ahtlatls
Identification code: 300227045
Hierarchy classification:
- top of the aat hierarchies
- Objects Facet
- Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
- Weapons and Ammunition (hierarchy name)
- weapons
- armaments
- projectile weapons
- [projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant]
- [projectile launchers with nonexplosive propellant]
- throwing-sticks (projectile launchers)
Narrower term/s
Alternative term/s
- ahtlatls
- atlatl
- spear-thrower
- spear-throwers
Anotations
Scope note:
A term derived from the Nahuatl for a device used to amplify the propulsive force of spears or darts used in both hunting and warfare across the North American continent.
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