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Definition: HURLBAT

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. An alternative spelling for "Whirlbat": Anything moved with a whirl, as preparatory for a blow, or to augment the force of it; -- applied by poets to the cestus of ancient boxers.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Hurlbat" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Note: Hurlbat \Hurl"bat`\, noun. See Whirlbat. [obsolete]. (references)

Specialty Definition: HURLBAT

Domain Definition
Noah Webster [Noun] A whirl-bat; an old kind of weapon. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Extended Definition: HURLBAT

Hurlbat

A hurlbat or whirlbat is a ranged weapon consisting of an entirely metal throwing axe sharpened on every auxiliary end to a point or blade, practically guaranteeing some form of damage against its target. They were known to be popular in Europe from the mid 1400s to the mid 1600s. They were usually about six millimeter thick steel, which made them impressively light and easy to throw.

See also

  • Throwing axe
  • Francisca
  • Nzappa zap
  • Tomahawk

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Synonym: hurlbat
Position Synonym (sorted by strength)

Other

 whirlbat.
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