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spearlauncher or spear thrower. ie: the tool used to throw a spear.

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Q: What does the aboriginal word woomera mean?
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What does woomera mean in aboriginal language?

A woomera is a spear-thrower.


The name Woomera is an aboriginal word meaning?

spear thrower


What language does woomera come from?

The word "woomera" comes from the Dharug language of the Eora people of the Sydney basin. A woomera is a wooden Australian Aboriginal spear-throwing device.


Is an aboriginal woomera and spear the same?

No. The spear is a weapon but the woomera is not. The woomera is a spear-thrower. It enabled the men to throw a spear with greater speed and accuracy.


Where was the woomera made?

The woomera was made in Australia by the indigenous people. The woomera is an Australian aboriginal "throwing stick", designed to help the indigenous people of Australia to throw their spears further.


What is a woomera?

Woomera is a test facility in Australia run by the Department of Defence. it is named after the woomera which is an Aboriginal spear throwing device. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woomera,_South_Australia


Who made the woomera?

The woomera is an Australian aboriginal "throwing stick", designed to help the indigenous people of Australia to throw their spears further.


A wooden stick with a notch at one end used by aboriginal to launch a spear?

woomera


What does the aboriginal word encrout mean?

Encrout is not an aboriginal word.


What does the aboriginal word Ngamadji mean?

The aboriginal word Ngamadji usually mean of the family of Ngamadj.


What use did Aboriginal Australians have for a woomera?

The woomera was attached to a spear in order to increase the distance it would travel. Sometimes it also had other implements attached to it and became a multi-purpose tool.


What does the Aboriginal word Yarralumla mean?

The Aboriginal word "Yarralumla" is said to mean "echo." This spelling is an alteration of the original Aboriginal spelling "Yarrowlumla."