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woomera

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woom·er·a  (wmr-) also wom·er·a (wm-)
n.
A hooked wooden stick used by Aboriginal peoples of Australia for hurling a spear or dart.
[Dharuk wamara.]
woomera, womera [ˈwʊmərə]
n
(Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) Austral a type of notched stick used by native Australians to increase leverage and propulsion in the throwing of a spear
[from a native Australian language]
Woomera [ˈwʊmərə]
n
(Placename) a town in South Australia: site of the Long Range Weapons Establishment. Pop.: 1660 (latest est.)
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