linstock
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linstock
a stick about a meter long with a point on one end (to stick in the ground) and a forked head on the other end (to hold a lighted match); formerly used to fire cannons
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Linstock
lĭn"stŏk A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon.
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(n)
linstock
A pointed staff with a crotch or fork at one end to hold a lighted match, used in firing cannon.
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Linstock
lin′stok a staff to hold a lighted match for firing cannon -
Linstock
Also Lint′stock
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary Corrupt. fr. luntstock, D. lontstok,; lont, lunt + stok, stock, stick. See Link a torch, Lunt, and Stock
Community Foundation calls in Linstock for winter fundraising campaign. prweek.com
Linstock in hand the brawny gunner on the poop stood ready to answer them when the word should be given. "The Sea-Hawk" by
When the hands of the clock were close to the hour, they stood ready with their linstocks. "The Jewel of Seven Stars" by
LINSTOCK, staff to stick in the ground, with forked head to hold a lighted match for firing cannon. "Volpone; Or, The Fox" by
LINSTOCK, staff to stick in the ground, with forked head to hold a lighted match for firing cannon. "The Alchemist" by
LINSTOCK, staff to stick in the ground, with forked head to hold a lighted match for firing cannon. "The Poetaster" by
LINSTOCK, staff to stick in the ground, with forked head to hold a lighted match for firing cannon. "Sejanus: His Fall" by
LINSTOCK, staff to stick in the ground, with forked head to hold a lighted match for firing cannon. "Every Man In His Humor" by
Hand me the linstock! "Slain By The Doones" by
I wouldn't demane mesilf by spakin' to the loikes ov Sarjent Linstock, sor! "Crown and Anchor" by
I don't see any linstock around here. "Shaman" by
Is waiting that grim-looking Skipper's command:—
A wink comes sly
From that sinister eye—
Hairy-faced Dick at once lets fly,
And knocks off the head of young Hamilton Tighe!