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
- maulsticks
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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