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Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-06-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Anthropology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- atlatl
1, record 1, English, atlatl
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- spearthrower 2, record 1, English, spearthrower
correct
- spear thrower 3, record 1, English, spear%20thrower
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The Aztec word for a spear throwing stick device. 4, record 1, English, - atlatl
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This projectile propulsion device preceded the bow and arrow. In general, a wooden or bone stick or board with a hand grip at one end and a spur or hook at the other end. The atlatl is used as an extension of the arm in throwing a spear or dart. The spear shaft is socketed and fits into the spur or hook of the Atlatl. Essentially the Atlatl lengthens the length of the spear thrower's arm and with loaded, spring-like, motion can provide the benefit of greater force and distance over that of the hand thrown spear. It is hypothesized that sometimes a stone weight(s)(a. k. a. : Bannerstone, Birdstone, Boatstone) was attached to the Atlatl to provide better balance or to load the device with a spring or bending effect or to diminish the "whoosh" noise created during the throwing process. 4, record 1, English, - atlatl
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Anthropologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- atlatl
1, record 1, French, atlatl
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- propulseur lance-javelines 2, record 1, French, propulseur%20lance%2Djavelines
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'atlatl a servi pendant très longtemps à lancer les javelots des chasseurs ou des guerriers. Encore maintenant, ce propulseur mécanique reste utilisé par les chasseurs de l'Alaska et d'Australie. Les hommes installent une extrémité de leur lance dans la planche juste avant de l'envoyer, pour multiplier leur force et donc la vitesse de la lance dans l'air. Grâce à l'atlatl, les lances atteignent des vitesses de 100 km/h sur une distance de 200 mètres. 1, record 1, French, - atlatl
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1983-02-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Games and Toys (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spinner
1, record 2, English, spinner
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a movable arrow that is spun on its dial to indicate the number or kind of moves a player may make in a board game. 1, record 2, English, - spinner
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aiguille 1, record 2, French, aiguille
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les jeux et surtout dans les jeux pour enfants, tige mobile terminée en pointe et qui pivote sur un cadran de chiffres ou de couleurs pour indiquer le déplacement qu'un joueur peut faire effectuer à son pion; dans d'autres jeux, on se sert de dés. 1, record 2, French, - aiguille
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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