Bullroarer

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  • noun. A small wooden slat attached to a string that makes a roaring noise when whirled.
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  • noun. An ancient ritual musical instrument and means of communicating over extended distances, dating back to the Paleolithic period.
  • Word Usage
    "The bullroarer is a long flat board with notches, or slits, at one end, and a rope at the other."
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