boomerangs Definition and Meaning in English (boomerangs definition)

noun
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Boomerangs definition: Curved throwing sticks, originally used by Australian Aborigines for hunting or as weapons, that are designed to return to the thrower.

Definitions of Boomerangs

  1. 1noun

    Curved throwing sticks, originally used by Australian Aborigines for hunting or as weapons, that are designed to return to the thrower.

  2. 2verb(colloquial)

    To return unexpectedly to the person who originated an action or statement, often with negative consequences, in the third person singular present tense.

Example Sentences

“The museum displayed a collection of ancient boomerangs.”

“His harsh criticism often boomerangs on him.”

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveboomerang
past tenseboomeranged
present participleboomeranging
nounboomerang

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Boomerangs definition: Curved throwing sticks, originally used by Australian Aborigines for hunting or as weapons, that are designed to return to the thrower.
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'Boomerangs' translates to 'boomerangs' in English. Boomerangs definition: Curved throwing sticks, originally used by Australian Aborigines for hunting or as weapons, that are designed to return to the thrower.
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