Atlatl

The atlatl is the world's first and oldest weapons system in continuous use, first appearing around 30,000 years ago in Europe The atlatl is made of wood, bone or antler, often thin and flat about two feet in length and used to propel a 2 metre long arrow-like projectile called a dart. One end of the atlalt is held in the hand while the butt of the dart is placed in a surface groove at the other end. At the end of the groove is a raised spur or attached spike to hold the bottom of the dart in place while it is held in a slightly raised position by the same hand that holds the handle end of the atlatl. Using the leverage of this short board, which functioned like an extension of the thrower's arm, the hunter propelled the dart in an overhand or side motion with a force far greater than that of a hand-thrown spear. Perhaps the coolest weapon ever invented by palaeolithic humans, the atlatl is the first lever, as well as weapons system and complex tool invented by ancient Man. The name comes from a combination of Nuhatl indian words of Central America meaning "Water" and "to throw" from its use as a fishing weapon, though separate examples are known from almost every continent, except Africa and Antarctica. Atlatl is a general term used to describe many dart-throwing devices.

Using atlatls, the Aztec warriors could pierce the steel armour of the invading Spanish conquistadores in the 1500's, from several hundred yards before the Spanish forces could get within musket range.

by Jack Cordial October 28, 2004

Atlas

The name of a guy who is weird, fun to hang out with and kind of a jackass. He is a shy type of romantic and is afraid of people. It is also a cool robot who can do cool stuff

"that guy Atlas is pretty lit"

by ramennnnnn May 8, 2018

Atlantic City

An urban community located along the southern Jersey Shore in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It is most famous for being the home of the Miss America contest, as well as many large casino-hotels. Sometimes referred to as America's Playground and Newark with a beach. See also Borgata Babe.

If you're smart, you won't leave the casinos in Atlantic City after dark. The streets can get scary there!

by Lake 317 October 25, 2003

Atlanta Thrashers

The professional hockey team for Atlanta, Georgia. The Thrashers are a part of the National Hockey League. Year after the, this team seems to be going nowhere, and while great and dedicated fans stay faithful, they always end up upset and pissed off at the end of the season.

The Atlanta Thrashers are a bittersweet hockey team.

by dJ berTi December 9, 2008

Atlas Shrugged

Ayn Rand's fourth and most expansive novel. The theme of Atlas Shrugged is that independent thinking, and the creativity and inventiveness that comes from this, is the motor that runs the world. In Atlas Shrugged, Rand argues that if the "men of the mind" went on strike, the motor of the world would shut down and civilization would fall apart. This book is an important acheivement for Rand, because it is the most comprehensive basis for her philosophy Objectivism which champions individual rights and the only political system that protects them Capitalism.

"Atlas Shrugged was so awesome."

by optimk September 1, 2005

The Atlas Complex

A state of mind in which a person believes that the 'world is on their shoulders' and are unable to deal with what they perceive as endless problems.
From Atlas, the Greek God who literally bore the world on his shoulders. Try being that poor bugger.

David: What's up, Mandy?
Mandy: Everything.
David: Woah seems you have a major case of the Atlas Complex.

by NumoWrestler March 30, 2009

Atlantic

A ghetto ass chlamydia ridden town in Iowa, every white trash bitch there thinks they’re black and they’ll sell ya a gram of oregano for $40. only good thing about atlantic is walmart and the rock quarry which is a local smashing spot for horny 16 year olds.

Dude, I just got Herpes from some bitch in atlantic! Ain’t trust no bitch there

by biggayyyyy May 10, 2019