boomerang — meaning in English
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English meaning
- boomerang 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.
Senses
boomerang is used for these senses in English:
- boomerang 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.
boomerang — full definition
- 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.
- verb To come back unexpectedly, especially with an undesired effect; to backfire.