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I'm made of wood, but I'm not a tree. I'm used specifically to throw things; but of course, I'm mainly used to find food, although I can be used to fight my foes.
I throw stone and wood, all at the same time. My aim is to reap either food or territories.
What am I?
I throw stone and wood, all at the same time. My aim is to reap either food or territories.
What am I?
Answer
A WoomeraA woomera is an Aboriginal spear-throwing device. It is made of wood and is used as a spear thrower, but has a sharp flake of stone attached to the end onto which the spear is attached. It can be used as a hunting tool, or else in war with neighbouring tribes. The "stone and wood" the woomera throws is, of course, the spear. The length is made of wood, whilst the point is made from stone.
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Got it! Easy, but really good!
Never heard of it. Learned something new.
Excellent teaser!
That'll stump our American friends!
That'll stump our American friends!
A bit esoteric. "Boomerang" in the title was helpful (but not helpful enough for me).
Great teaser!!
Although I'm familiar with a spearthrower, I had never heard of a woomera. I thought it was a slingshot until I read the part about stone AND wood!!
Although I'm familiar with a spearthrower, I had never heard of a woomera. I thought it was a slingshot until I read the part about stone AND wood!!
okay didn't get it at all but still good.
Woomerang huh. never heard of it.
never heard of it
well guys, those of you who have never heard of a woomera; well done, you've all learnt something new!
I thought it was a bow, it doesn't really "throw" but thats the general idea.
the Woomera is mentioned in an episode of the Simpsons...and that's where I get all my knowledge
also, the word "whilst" is one of my favorite words ever; not used enough in my opinion
also, the word "whilst" is one of my favorite words ever; not used enough in my opinion
I thought a bow too. Would have been better for me if i knew what one was.
I knew that answer, my friends and I were just commenting on their latest styles and how fashionable they've become. Good Teaser,
Said catapult... Cool one.
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