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单词 linstock
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Definition of linstock in English:

linstock

noun ˈlɪnstɒkˈlinˌstäk
historical
  • A long pole used to hold a match for firing a cannon.

    〈史〉火绳杆(开炮时用来点火)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The presence of copper alloy priming wire and a carved linstock - a staff for holding a lighted match for firing cannons - suggest that he might have been a master gunner.
    • He grabbed his linstock, slipped down the hatchway, grabbing the remaining match.

Origin

Late 16th century: from earlier lintstock, from Dutch lontstok, from lont 'match' + stok 'stick'. The change in the first syllable was due to association with lint.

Definition of linstock in US English:

linstock

nounˈlinˌstäk
historical
  • A long pole used to hold a match for firing a cannon.

    〈史〉火绳杆(开炮时用来点火)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He grabbed his linstock, slipped down the hatchway, grabbing the remaining match.
    • The presence of copper alloy priming wire and a carved linstock - a staff for holding a lighted match for firing cannons - suggest that he might have been a master gunner.

Origin

Late 16th century: from earlier lintstock, from Dutch lontstok, from lont ‘match’ + stok ‘stick’. The change in the first syllable was due to association with lint.

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