boomerang

Definitions

• A curved flat piece of wood that can be thrown so as to return to the thrower, traditionally used by Australian Aboriginal people as a hunting weapon.
  An ancient dancer of the skies, arcing out to meet the horizon only to kiss the hand that set it free.
  Example: He skillfully threw the boomerang and watched it return to him.
• A plan or action that brings about a result contrary to what was intended.
  A mischievous plot that, like a phoenix, rises anew with unintended claws.
  Example: His attempt to discredit his rival's ideas spectacularly boomeranged.