maulstick

[ mawl-stik ]

noun

1. mahlstick.

maulstick

/ ˈmɔːlˌstɪk /

noun

1. a long stick used by artists to steady the hand holding the brush

Word History and Origins

Origin of maulstick¹

C17: partial translation of Dutch maalstok, from obsolete malen to paint + stok stick ¹

Example Sentences

And on the floor nearby is a heap of maulsticks arranged like spillikins, or pick-up sticks – remove one and the whole circle would be disturbed.

From The Guardian

In the splendid portrait in the Double Collection at Rouen, he again stands before us, with bending attitude and slightly inclined head, in theatrical costume, with his maulstick in his hand, laughing heartily.

From Project Gutenberg

His sizable hands, resting on the arms of his chair, are prominently defined; the left one holds not a palette and maulstick, but a kind of scepter.

From New York Times

The artist had thrown away palette and maulstick, and had, after her enthusiastic fashion, rushed upon the adored friend who had at last made this return for her worship.

From Project Gutenberg

"Let me look," she said, leaning back towards Denoisel and holding her maulstick and palette out in front of her.

From Project Gutenberg