a wooden instrument to help throw spears more powerfully. This was used as an instrument of defence. After being found guilty, a man used to be given a woomera with which to ward off the spears thrown by a group of men. The aim was not to kill except for a capital offence. also rifle
Translations
woomerarifle
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Commentary
Spear-thrower (woomera) used defensively to ward off thrown spears in judicial duels; sense extended to 'rifle'.