Boomerang

Synonyms of boomerang

• returning weapon
• throwing stick
• aerial toy

Antonyms of boomerang

• direct
• straight
• non-returning

Collocations of boomerang

return

Frequency: 90 %

The boomerang always returns to the thrower.

throw

Frequency: 80 %

He threw the boomerang with all his strength.

catch

Frequency: 70 %

She managed to catch the boomerang before it hit the ground.

Australian

Frequency: 60 %

Boomerangs are often associated with Australian Aboriginal culture.

wooden

Frequency: 50 %

The traditional boomerang was made of wooden material.

Idiomatic Expressions for boomerang

• Phrase: boomerang effect
  Meaning: a situation where an action or decision has the opposite effect of what was intended
  Usage: The marketing campaign had a boomerang effect, as it ended up driving customers away instead of attracting them.