BOOMERANGING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word boomeranging. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| backfire | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired • a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine • a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path • a miscalculation that recoils on its maker verb • come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect • emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire • set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire | ||||||
| throw stick | verbv | |||||
noun • a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower | ||||||
| throwing stick | nounn | |||||
noun • a device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear • a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower | ||||||
