lopstick

[ lop-stik ]

noun

, Canadian.

1. a tree trimmed of all but its topmost branches to serve as a landmark or marker.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lopstick¹

First recorded in 1815–25; lop ¹ + stick ¹

Example Sentences

“Leetil Tim has taken the short cut to the Lopstick Hill, but I cannot guess the reason why.”

From Project Gutenberg

“Just so; Lopstick Hill,” returned Tim, correcting her with offhand gravity.

From Project Gutenberg

This is called, in the parlance of the "Far West," a "lopstick."

From Project Gutenberg