atlatl
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thumb|A silver Peruvian atlatl from the 12th–15th century thumb|Atlatl in use
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thumb|A silver Peruvian atlatl from the 12th–15th century thumb|Atlatl in use
A spear-thrower, spear-throwing lever, or atlatl is a tool that uses leverage to achieve greater velocity in dart or javelin throwing, and includes a bearing surface that allows the user to store energy during the throw.