feather stick en · NOUN
Etymology
From feather + stick; so named because the many shavings give the stick a fancied resemblance to a feather.
Meanings
- A stick, with many shavings raised from it with a knife, that serves as tinder for starting campfires or lighting a woodstove or fireplace.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| featherstick | alternative | lexicographic | |
| feather sticks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |