ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Maulstick

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmɔːl.stɪk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Maulstick is a noun meaning (art) A short stick with a pad on one end, used by a painter to steady their hand, and to prevent it from accidentally touching the painting.

Meaning

(art) A short stick with a pad on one end, used by a painter to steady their hand, and to prevent it from accidentally touching the painting.

Example Sentences

Here the lamps blazed as a dozen or so of the brethren were seated at their desks with maulsticks to rest their wrists on as they used their quills to copy texts on to vellum from the skins of goats or sheep.

Word Forms

Synonyms for maulstick

Depending on context, synonyms include mahlstick.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mahlstick, mahlstock, mop stick, pushstick, mallet, mopstick.

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