strike-stick en · NOUN
Etymology
From strike + stick. Compare Dutch strijkstok (“bow for playing an instrument”).
Meanings
- (dialectal) A stick passed along the rim of a corn-measure for the purpose of sweeping off excess corn in order to provide an exact measure.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| strike-sticks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |