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grape stake

American  

noun

  1. a post used in vineyards to support wires along which grapevines are trained.

Etymology

Origin of grape stake

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

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The practical theft from the West Coast Trading Company of the German steamer Valkyrie, had, to Cappy's mind, atoned for the loss and humiliation he had suffered in that grape stake deal.

From Cappy Ricks Retires by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)

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