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Noun: throwing stick
  1. A device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear
    - throwing board, spear thrower, dart thrower
     
  2. A curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower
    - boomerang, throw stick

Derived forms: throwing sticks

Type of: device, missile, projectile

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