Definition of "woomera" [woomera]

• A hooked wooden stick used by Aboriginal peoples of Australia for hurling a spear or dart. (noun)

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• "The spear is thrown by means of a woomera which is a slight rod about three feet long having at one end a niche to receive the end of the spear."
• "Rubbish, they used a woomera to get distance and it wasn't anywhere near 110 meters. pwscott"
• "Next up was a spear throwing demonstration, both directly hand-held and using a woomera, a device that helps increase the distance they can throw."