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

atle

Not fat at all. Very lean, sexy and smart! Also, he is the only one ever to master Ms. Nicole Marie Pardini Pelletrino...

So there...

Dang dude, you're like an Atle! (only to be used if you're mindboggled by a person's greatness)

by Anna Fredrikson April 21, 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

ATLiens

Used by OutKast to explain there style and to let people know where thet are from.

ATLiens-style on yo' azz!

by Theory (Dutch MC) October 10, 2003

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