woomera

Speech parts

1. woomera - Noun

2. Woomera - Proper noun

Meaning

woomera (plural woomeras)

(Australia) A traditional spearthrower, consisting of a stick with a hooked end, used by First Nations Australians.

An area of South Australia used in Australia's rocket launch program.

A town in South Australia, Australia located on the Nullarbor Plain about 150 miles north of Adelaide.

Examples

Black Arrow carried out four test launches (without an additional Blue Streak stage) from Woomera between 1969 and 1971, with the final launch carrying the satellite Prospero X-3 into orbit. Source: Internet

Blast testing at Woomera of the ultra-high performance concrete Ductal has already confirmed it can reduce the effects of blast-induced shocks and explosive munitions. Source: Internet

Importantly, around 50 per cent of the Anna Creek pastoral lease is located in the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) in South Australia," Mr Morrison said. Source: Internet

The capsule briefly turned into a fireball and streaked across the sky as it returned to the Earth’s atmosphere, before landing in the Woomera prohibited area. Source: Internet

These expeditions were held at Woomera, Lameroo, Hay, Daly Waters, Brisbane, Moree and at places in country Victoria. Source: Internet

Dozens of Jaxa staff have been working in Woomera to prepare for the sample's return. Source: Internet

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