ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. or throwing-board ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ : a device for throwing a spear or dart consisting of a rod or board with a groove on the upper surface and a hook, thong, or projection at the rear end to hold the weapon in place until its release — called also dart thrower, spear-thrower
2. : a wooden weapon in the form of a simple club or of an S-shaped, angular, or curved stick that is thrown by hand — compare war club