throwing device
1Throwing stick — Throw ing stick (Anthropol.) An instrument used by various savage races for throwing a spear; called also {throw stick} and {spear thrower}. One end of the stick receives the butt of the spear, as upon a hook or thong, and the other end is… …
2throwing stick — noun 1. a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower • Syn: ↑boomerang, ↑throw stick • Derivationally related forms: ↑boomerang (for: ↑boomerang) • Regions: ↑ …
3throwing board — noun a device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear • Syn: ↑throwing stick, ↑spear thrower, ↑dart thrower • Hypernyms: ↑device …
4throwing-stick — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun 1. or throwing board ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ : a device for throwing a spear or dart consisting of a rod or board with a groove on the upper surface and a hook, thong, or projection at the rear end to hold the weapon in place until its …
5throwing-spear — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : a spear or spear shaped object that is propelled with or without the help of a mechanical device …
6Mobile phone throwing — is an international sport that started in Finland in the year 2000. It is a sport in which participants throw mobile phones and are judged on distance or technique. There are usually four categories in the sport:[1] Original (also called… …
7Euthanasia device — For the fictional suicide machine, see Suicide booth. Part of a series on Euthanasia Types …
8Destructive device — In the United States, a destructive device is a firearm or explosive device regulated by the National Firearms Act of 1934. Examples of destructive devices include grenades, and firearms with a bore over one half of an inch, including some semi… …
9Fly-killing device — A fly killing device is an apparatus used for pest control. A fly killing device usually attracts flying insects including houseflies, wasps, moths and mosquitoes. The flying insects are then either killed or released. Types of Fly KillersFly… …
10Translation (rhetoric device) — Translation as a rhetorical device is a form of parody, where a sarcastic paraphrase of a source quotation is given to mock its author; to enhance the irony, it is furthermore stated that the version being given is merely a translation into the… …
