boomerang in Portuguese
boomerang in Portuguese is bumerangue — 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 Portuguese
bumerangue
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?
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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."
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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 Portuguese?
"boomerang" in Portuguese is bumerangue. 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 Portuguese, "boomerang" is bumerangue.
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