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Definition of Maulstick
1. Noun. A long stick that a painter uses to support the hand holding the brush.
Definition of Maulstick
1. n. A stick used by painters as a rest for the hand while working.
Definition of Maulstick
1. Noun. (arts) A short stick with a pad on one end, used by a painter to steady his hand, and to prevent it from accidentally touching the painting ¹
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Definition of Maulstick
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Maulstick
Literary usage of Maulstick
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Critical Review, Or, Annals of Literature by Tobias George Smollett (1802)
"The young Painter's maulstick,- being a practical Treatise on Perspective;
containing Rules and Principles for Delineation en Planes, treated so as to ..."
2. An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language by Walter William Skeat (1893)
"maulstick, a stick used by painters to steady the hand. (G.) In Phillips, ed.
1706. One of the few G. words imported into English. ..."
3. A Catalogue Raisonné of the Works of the Most Eminent Dutch, Flemish, and by John Smith (1836)
"He is seen standing before his easel, with a palette, pencils, and maulstick in
his hands. Painted with admirable freedom, in a subdued tone of colour. ..."
4. The Maxims, Experiences, and Observations of Agogos by Charles William Day (1844)
"... Sparkle,' ' maulstick,' ' Farceur,' and < Bcl- lavoce,' together! what fun we
... But then there's that horrible Mrs. maulstick, and the other women, ..."
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