"Woomera" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Woomera is a word that refers to a long, flat, roughly triangular piece of wood, plastic, or other material, used to propel a boomerang, typically using a foot or hand-pull motion.
Meaning: Woomera is a type of throwing stick or spear-thrower used by the Aboriginal Australians.
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The commonwealth games feature the woomera, a traditional Australasian throwing device.
In Australia, the most successful athlete at the games won the gold in the woomera throw.
My friend used a woomera to throw the spear during the exhibition of Australian culture.
The aboriginal demonstration of spear-throwing with a woomera was impressive.
In school history class, we learned about the traditional Australian tool called the woomera.
Woolworth refers to F.W. Woolworth, a retail store chain that was founded in the United States in 1879 and became famous for selling goods for a nickel (5 cents) or dime (10 cents). The stores were known for their five-and-dime price point, under which customers could buy a wide range of products, including toys, electronics, kitchen items, jewelry, and many more.<br><br>In 1986, Woolworth's went out of business in the United States, but the brand and concept continue to exist in the UK, where a new UK-based company bearing the name Woolworths was established in 1999. However, it too went bankrupt in 2008.<br><br>In Australia, a successful retail chain called Woolworths has operated since 1924, and it is now one of the largest retailer chains in the country. It is not associated with the original F.W. Woolworth store in the United States.<br><br>The term "five-and-dime" and the structure of the former Woolworth's stores remain a nostalgic nostalgia for American Baby boomers and others who shop there during their childhood.
Dazed or disoriented, typically as a result of a blow to the head or because of a high queasiness, especially due to motion sickness or intoxication.
Worcester is a city in the West Midlands, England. It is the county town of Worcestershire. The word "Worcester" is also used to describe a sauce, a type of fermented condiment made from a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, and spices. Additionally, Worcestershire sauce is often associated with the UK, and specifically with British cuisine. <br><br>In American English, "Worcestershire" may also refer to a specific style of sauce, while in UK English, it often refers to the city itself.