1. plural of woomera; traditional Australian Aboriginal spear-throwing devices used to increase the range and accuracy of spears
Usage: Australian Aboriginal culture; also spelled womera

Examples

• The museum displayed several ancient woomeras used by Aboriginal hunters.
• Traditional woomeras were carved from hardwood and could launch spears over great distances.
• Aboriginal elders demonstrated how to use woomeras during the cultural presentation.
• The archaeological site contained fragments of stone-age woomeras.
• Modern replicas of woomeras are used in educational programs about Indigenous Australian culture.
• Skilled hunters could achieve remarkable accuracy with their woomeras.