[at.latl] n [Nahuatl ahtlatl] (1871): a device for throwing a spear or dart that consists of a rod or board with a projection (as a hook or thong) at the rear end to hold the weapon in place until released
ATLATL
Meaning of ATLATL in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012