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boomerang in Dutch

boomerang in Dutch is boemerang — boomerang means a curved throwing stick, traditionally used by Aboriginal Australians, that can be made to fly in a circular path and return to the thrower.

boomerang in Dutch

boemerang
noun
A flat curved airfoil that spins about an axis perpendicular to the direction of flight, originally used in various parts of the world as a hunting weapon or, in returnable types, for sports or training.

What does "boomerang" mean?

  1. noun A curved throwing stick, traditionally used by Aboriginal Australians, that can be made to fly in a circular path and return to the thrower.
    "He practiced for weeks before his boomerang finally came back to him."
  2. verb To come back unexpectedly, especially with an undesired effect; to backfire.
    "Her harsh comment boomeranged back on her when the truth came out."
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boomerang in a sentence

  • He practiced for weeks before his boomerang finally came back to him.
  • Her harsh comment boomeranged back on her when the truth came out.

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What is "boomerang" in Dutch?

"boomerang" in Dutch is boemerang. boomerang means: A curved throwing stick, traditionally used by Aboriginal Australians, that can be made to fly in a circular path and return to the thrower.

How do you use "boomerang" in a sentence?

Example: "He practiced for weeks before his boomerang finally came back to him." In Dutch, "boomerang" is boemerang.

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