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

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

It shows the aged artist, looking toward but not at us, holding a palette, brushes and maulstick and wearing a simple linen painter’s cap whose brilliant white is echoed more quietly by his pallid skin, gray hair and the bit of white shirt visible above his dark-red tunic.

From New York Times

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

Once, when an angry acquaintance broke a maulstick over his head, Rolfe did not even bat an eye.

From Time Magazine Archive

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