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a miscalculation that recoils on its maker

a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower

a miscalculation that recoils on its maker

A weapon used by the Australian natives, which, when thrown by the hand in a certain manner, makes a number of curves, and finally returns to the thrower, striking the groung behind him; hence, any plot or action the result of which recoils upon the maker to his disadvantage.

A hard-wood missile used by the natives of Australia, shaped like the segment of a circle, and so made that when thrown to a distance it returns towards the thrower. (Australian.) Applied also to any scheme or plan which turns against its author. (Amer.).

A curved Australian missile that will return to the thrower.

n. A missile weapon used by the natives of Australia. When thrown forward from the hand it describes very remarkable curves, and finally takes a retrograde direction, so as to fall near or in the rear of the one who threw it.