Tool Maya Used to Throw Spears Long Distances

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Professions, Group 1527, Puzzle 4 (Insurance Analyst).

Question is: Tool Maya Used to Throw Spears Long Distances

and the answer is: ATLATL

Word Meaning:

ATLATL — A spearthrower consisting of a wooden stick with a thong or perpendicularly protruding hook on the rear end that grips a grove or socket on the butt of its accompanying spear (or dart), intended to steady the spear immediately prior to throwing, to increase its potential range when thrown, and to increase its force of penetration of the target.

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