Boomerang
Word | BOOMERANG |
Character | 9 |
Hyphenation | boom er ang |
Pronunciations | /ˈbuːməɹæŋ/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Boomerang"
What do we mean by boomerang?
A flat, curved, usually wooden missile configured so that when hurled it returns to the thrower. noun
A statement or course of action that backfires. noun
To have the opposite effect from the one intended; backfire. intransitive verb
A missile weapon of war and the chase, used by the aborigines of Australia, consisting of a rather flat piece of hard wood bent or curved in its own plane, and from 16 inches to 2 feet long. noun
Hence Figuratively, any plan, measure, or project the consequences of which recoil upon the projector, and are therefore the opposite of those intended or expected. noun
A very singular missile weapon used by the natives of Australia and in some parts of India. It is usually a curved stick of hard wood, from twenty to thirty inches in length, from two to three inches wide, and half or three quarters of an inch thick. When thrown from the hand with a quick rotary motion, it describes very remarkable curves, according to the shape of the instrument and the manner of throwing it, often moving nearly horizontally a long distance, then curving upward to a considerable height, and finally taking a retrograde direction, so as to fall near the place from which it was thrown, or even far in the rear of it. noun
A flat curved airfoil, that spins about an axis perpendicular to the direction of flight, that was originally used in various parts of the world as hunting weapons or, in returnable types, for sports or training. noun
To return to the starting point. verb
To travel in a curved path. verb
To return or rebound unexpectedly, especially when the result is undesired; to backfire. verb
Return to the initial position from where it came; like a boomerang verb
A miscalculation that recoils on its maker noun
A curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower noun
A flat curved airfoil, that spins about an axis perpendicular to the direction of flight, that was originally used in various parts of the world as hunting weapons or, in returnable types, for sports or training.
A breakdancing move in which the performer walks on his or her hands while keeping the legs raised off the ground.
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