throwing stick
ˈθrəʊɪŋ stɪk
Definition

Definition of throwing stick - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
spear throwerTECH.wooden tool for throwing spears or dartsTECH.
  • The hunter used a throwing stick to catch his prey.
woomera
2.
spinning stickTECH.simple weapon stick thrown to spin in flightTECH.
  • He crafted a throwing stick to hunt small animals.
boomerang
3.
returning stickTECH.curved wood piece that returns when thrownTECH.
  • He was amazed when the throwing stick came back to him.
boomerang
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Images of throwing stick

  • throwing stick: simple weapon stick thrown to spin in flight
    simple weapon stick thrown to spin in flight
  • throwing stick: curved wood piece that returns when thrown
    curved wood piece that returns when thrown

Expressions with throwing

throwing weightn.
influence or power used to achieve something
He used his throwing weight to get the project approved.
it's throwing it downexp.
means it is raining very heavily
It's throwing it down outside, so take an umbrella!
axe throwingn.
activity of throwing axes for fun
We went axe throwing for John's birthday party.
feel like throwing upv.
experience a sensation of imminent vomiting
After the roller coaster ride, I feel like throwing up.
throwing axen.
small axe made for throwing, often used in sports
He practiced with a throwing axe at the range.
throwing starn.
small, sharp weapon designed for throwing
He expertly handled the throwing star during the martial arts demonstration..

Expressions with stick

big stickn.
large, heavy stick used as a weapon
He carried a big stick for protection during his night walks.
licorice stickn.
candy flavored with licorice extract
She enjoyed a piece of licorice stick during the movie..
measuring stickn.
tool with marks for measuring length
He used a measuring stick to check the table's length.
stick aroundv.
stay in a place for a while
We decided to stick around after the concert.
on a stickadv.
served on a skewer or stick
The fair had corn dogs on a stick.
stick close tov.
stay very near someone or something
Stick close to your friends in the crowd.
stick closely tov.
stay very near to someone or something without moving away
The puppy would stick closely to its mother all day.
stick downv.
attach or secure with adhesive
She used glue to stick down the wallpaper edges..
stick it onv.
attach something onto a surface using glue or tape
Stick it on the wall with some tape.
stick onv.
attach or affix something to another surface
She decided to stick on a label to the jar..

Terms related to throwing stick

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
throwthrowerdarthuntingprojectilespeartoolweaponwoodencatapultjavelinmissile

Examples of throwing stick in a sentence

  • He crafted a throwing stick from sturdy wood.
  • The museum displayed an ancient throwing stick.
  • He demonstrated the use of a throwing stick in class.
  • The throwing stick landed near the tree.
  • Children played with a throwing stick in the park.

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  1. French:propulseur, bâton de lancer, ...
  2. German:Wurfstock, Bumerang, ...
  3. Italian:bastone da lancio, arma da lancio, ...
  4. Spanish:atlatl, bumerán, ...
  5. Portuguese:atlatl, pau de arremesso, ...
  6. Chinese:投掷棒, 投掷棍, ...
  7. Japanese:投げ棒, スローイングスティック, ...
  8. Arabic:قاذِف الرَّمْح, عَصَا رِمَايَةٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַקֵּל זְרִיקָה, מַקֵּל זְרִיקָה, ...
  10. Russian:метательная палка, бумеранг, ...
  11. Ukrainian:метальний палиця, метальний снаряд, ...
  12. Hindi:फेंकने की छड़ी, फेंकने वाली छड़ी, ...

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