throwing board

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Noun1.throwing board - a device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spearthrowing board - a device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear
dart thrower, spear thrower, throwing stick
device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
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Throwing boards are generally 23-26 inches long, depending on the arm length of the user.
The atlatl alternative: Missouri hunter Paul Gragg's giant 15-pointer is the largest modern whitetail taken with one of history's most primitive hunting weapons. Here's the story of Paul's amazing hunt and the ancient tool that made it happen
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