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Jave′lin.

A hurling-spear, about 5 1/2 feet long; it has a wooden shaft and an iron head. It is yet used in Europe in hunting the boar, and by many savage nations in ordinary hunting.

The assegai of the Caffre is a javelin of native iron.

Vise-jaws for round-work.

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