atlatal - a spear-throwing lever used to achieve greater velocity in javelin or dart throwing, which uses a bearing surface to store energy during the throw. Similar to a Chuck It ball thrower.

#appendixnlocutionoftheday from Jacob Hurst's adventure module The Lapis Observatory, a single site part of the larger Hot Springs Island. Part of the sporting equipment in the tower's gymnasium.

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