What is another word for boomerangs?

Pronunciation: [bˈuːməɹˌaŋz] (IPA)

Boomerangs are a traditional Australian hunting tool that has gained popularity worldwide. If you want to add some variety to your boomerang vocabulary, there are several synonyms you can use. One of the most common is "returning boomerang," which describes a boomerang that comes back to the thrower after being thrown. Another synonym is "throwing sticks," which is a more general term that refers to boomerangs and similar shaped tools used for throwing. You can also use "hook sticks" or "bending sticks," which both describe the unique shape of boomerangs. Finally, "Australian throwing sticks" is a term used to specifically refer to boomerangs made in Australia.

What are the hypernyms for Boomerangs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Boomerangs

It is just possible that the same principle by which the New Holland savages direct their boomerangs, or by which flat stones thrown horizontally often take an upward direction-a fact known to every boy-I say it is just possible that this principle, as yet but little understood, may be instructively acted on by the buzzard, and have something to do with his flight.
"The Boy Hunters"
Captain Mayne Reid
I did not notice any boomerangs among them, and I did not request them to send for any.
"Australia Twice Traversed, The Romance of Exploration Australia Twice Traversed. The Romance Of Exploration, Being A Narrative Compiled From The Journals Of Five Exploring Expeditions Into And Through Central South Australia, And Western Australia, From 1"
Ernest Giles
The ancient more slowly followed, and then from behind the fastness of his rocky shield, he spoke spears and boomerangs to us, though he used none.
"Australia Twice Traversed, The Romance of Exploration Australia Twice Traversed. The Romance Of Exploration, Being A Narrative Compiled From The Journals Of Five Exploring Expeditions Into And Through Central South Australia, And Western Australia, From 1"
Ernest Giles

Famous quotes with Boomerangs

  • The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy.
    Florence Scovel Shinn
  • The game of life is the game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later, with astounding accuracy.
    Florence Shinn

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