An atlatl (from Nahuatl ahtlatl [ˈaʔ.tɬatɬ]; in English pronounced [ˈɑːtˌlɑːtɫ̩] or [ɑːtˈlɑːtɫ̩]) or spear-thrower's a tool that uses leverage to achieve greater velocity in dart-throwing, and includes a bearing surface which allows the user to temporarily store energy during the throw. It consists of a shaft with a cup or a spur, which may be integrated into the weapon or made separately and attached… (More on Atlatl)