boomerangs

[US]/ˈbuːməræŋz/
[UK]/ˈbʊmərˌæŋz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A type of Australian Aboriginal throwing stick that returns to the thrower.; an Aboriginal Australian weapon consisting of a flat, curved piece of wood that is thrown and returns to the thrower; a situation or idea that has unintended negative consequences for the person who originated it

Example Sentences

boomerangs are often used as hunting tools.

he threw the boomerangs with great skill.

many cultures have their own versions of boomerangs.

she enjoys collecting different types of boomerangs.

learning to throw boomerangs takes practice.

the boomerangs returned perfectly to him.

he explained the physics behind how boomerangs work.

she bought a colorful set of boomerangs for her kids.

in australia, boomerangs have cultural significance.

he demonstrated how to make wooden boomerangs.

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