Pronunciation: /ˈbuːməˌræŋ/
noun a curved flat piece of wood that can be thrown so that it will return to the thrower
A1 I threw a boomerang and it came back to me.
A2 Boomerangs are traditional tools used by Australian Aboriginal people.
B1 He practiced throwing the boomerang until he got the hang of it.
B2 The boomerang flew gracefully through the air before returning to the thrower.
C1 The intricate designs carved into the boomerang were a sign of skilled craftsmanship.
C2 The boomerang's aerodynamic shape allows it to return to the thrower with precision.
verb to come back or return, like a boomerang
A1 The boomerang came back to me when I threw it.
A2 She boomeranged the ball back over the net in the tennis match.
B1 The email boomeranged back to my inbox because the recipient's address was incorrect.
B2 His negative comments about the project boomeranged on him when it turned out to be a huge success.
C1 The politician's attempt to discredit his opponent boomeranged and damaged his own reputation instead.
C2 The company's decision to cut corners on safety regulations boomeranged when a major accident occurred, resulting in a public relations disaster.
formal The boomerang is a traditional hunting tool used by Indigenous Australians.
informal I brought a boomerang back from my trip to Australia.
slang That joke totally boomeranged on me.
figurative Her harsh words came back to her like a boomerang.
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