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Definition

any obsolete technology (usually of military and law enforcement purposes) when used in comparison to state of the art technology used by the antagonists or competitors.

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In Context

  • "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
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See Also

  • sticks and stones may break my bones
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