Atlatl
//ˈatlat(ə)l//
"Atlatl" in a Sentence (2 examples)
While large game was still hunted, mainly using projectile spears but later enhanced by atlatls (spear-throwers) and bows and arrows, evidence for the exploitation of small game such as tortoises, rabbits, wild fowl and eggs increased.
World's oldest weapon delivery system. It's called an atlatl. Developed over 30,000 years ago.
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