Atlatl

derNoun

atlatl (spear-thrower)

English translations

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    Atlatl

Word details

German meaning
Ein Atlatl ist ein Speerschleuder, ein Werkzeug zur Verlängerung des Arms, um Speere mit größerer Kraft und Reichweite zu werfen.
English meaning
An atlatl is a spear-thrower, a tool to extend the arm to throw spears with greater force and range.
German example
Archäologen fanden Atlatl-Überreste in alten Siedlungen.
English example
Archaeologists found atlatl remains in ancient settlements.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Atlatl
Plural Form
die Atlatl

Example sentences with “Atlatl”

  1. Das Atlatl war eine wichtige Waffe in der Steinzeit. (The atlatl was an important weapon in the Stone Age.)

Frequently asked questions

What is an Atlatl?

It is an ancient tool used to increase the distance and force of a thrown spear. It is neuter (das Atlatl).