Boomerang: meaning, definitions and examples
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boomerang
[ หbuหmษrรฆล ]
throwing object
A boomerang is a curved throwing tool that, when thrown correctly, can return to the thrower. It is traditionally associated with Australian Aboriginal culture, where it was primarily used for hunting and as a sport. The design allows it to spin and create lift as it travels through the air. Boomerangs are made from various materials, including wood and modern composites, and come in many shapes and sizes.
Synonyms
frisbee, throwing stick
Examples of usage
- He threw the boomerang and watched it come back.
- The children enjoyed playing with a plastic boomerang at the park.
- She crafted a wooden boomerang as part of her art project.
Translations
Translations of the word "boomerang" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bumerangue
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฎเคฐเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Bumerang
๐ฎ๐ฉ bumerang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะผะตัะฐะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ bumerang
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใกใฉใณ
๐ซ๐ท boomerang
๐ช๐ธ bรบmeran
๐น๐ท bumerang
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋ฉ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูู ุฑูุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ bumerang
๐ธ๐ฐ bumerang
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆ้
๐ธ๐ฎ bumerang
๐ฎ๐ธ bรบmerang
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑัะผะตัะฐะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bumerang
๐ฒ๐ฝ bรบmeran
Etymology
The word 'boomerang' originates from the Dharug language, spoken by the Indigenous people of Australia, which may have used a similar sounding term to refer to the throwing tool. Early European settlers in Australia encountered this unique weapon and borrowed the term, which has since entered the English lexicon. Boomerangs have been used for thousands of years, with archaeological evidence suggesting their use by Aboriginal hunters for both sport and practical purposes. They were initially crafted from naturally shaped branches or hand-carved wood. Over time, boomerangs evolved into recreational items, gaining popularity in various cultures around the world, especially in the 20th century, as sports and leisure activities expanded.