Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Weapons and Ammunition (hierarchy name)
5. weapons
6. projectile weapons
7. [projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant]
8. [projectile launchers with nonexplosive propellant]

Narrower term/s

• ahtlatls[+]
  • xiuhahtlatl

Anotations

Scope note:

Devices for throwing a spear or dart, consisting of a stick or board with a groove or hollow on their upper surface and a hook, thong, or projection at the rear end to hold the projectile in place until its release.