MAULSTICK

maulstick, mahlstick

(noun) a long stick that a painter uses to support the hand holding the brush

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

maulstick (plural maulsticks)

(arts) 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.

Source: Wiktionary


Maul"-stick`, n. Etym: [G. malerstock; maler a painter + stock stick.]

Definition: A stick used by painters as a rest for the hand while working. [Written also mahl-stick.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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