Fire-stick
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fire-stick is a noun meaning A gun or cannon, especially a rifle. Originally used by or ascribed to members of non-European cultures or anthropomorphized animals describing firearms.
Meaning
A gun or cannon, especially a rifle. Originally used by or ascribed to members of non-European cultures or anthropomorphized animals describing firearms.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of firestick.
Example Sentences
"Arna means by the fire-stick a gun," explained Sa'-zada.
A troop of soldiers, armed with fire-sticks, entered the valley.
I knocked the man down, and he ran into the woods, leaving his fire-stick on the ground.
Word Forms
- fire-sticks
Synonyms for fire-stick
Depending on context, synonyms include thunderstick.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thunder-stick, firestick, gun-stick, broomstick, gunstick, stick.
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