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atlatl

Syllabification: (at·latl)
Pronunciation: /ˌätˈlätl/
Definition of atlatl

noun

  • a stick used by Eskimos and early American Indians to propel a spear or dart.
  • a device similar to the atlatl used in modern sport.

Origin:

Nahuatl atlatl 'spear-thrower'

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