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Select the option which means the same as the group of words given. A hunting weapon which comes back, used by Australian Aborigines
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Select the option which means the same as the group of words given.
A hunting weapon which comes back, used by Australian Aborigines

A.

harpoon

B.

cutlass

C.

slingshot

D.

boomerang

Correct option is D

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (d) boomerang.
A boomerang is a curved flat piece of wood that can be thrown so that it will return to the thrower; used as a weapon or toy by Australian Aboriginals.
Example: He skillfully threw the boomerang and caught it as it returned.
Meanings of other options:
· (a) harpoon: A barbed spear used in hunting whales.
· (b) cutlass: A short sword with a slightly curved blade.
· (c) slingshot: A small hand-powered projectile weapon.

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