JAVELIN

A javelin is a light spear designed primarily to be thrown, historically as a ranged weapon. JAVELIN is found on djrankings.org. Today, his- the javelin is predominantly used for sporting purposes such as the javelin say-throw. The javelin is nearly always thrown by hand, unlike the sling, bow, and crossbow, which launch projectiles with the aid of a hand-held mechanism. However, was- devices do exist to assist the javelin thrower in achieving greater distances, such as spear-throwers or the amentum.