maulstick
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- noun
- /ˈmɔːlˌstɪk/
- Specialized
- The artist's maulstick was essential for her detailed work.
Examples
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The old maulstick in his studio was covered with paint from years of use.
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She held a maulstick while painting the large canvas.
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She always uses a maulstick when working on fine details in her portraits.
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The painter rested his hand on the maulstick to achieve delicate brushstrokes.
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The artist used a maulstick to steady his hand while painting the intricate details.
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To avoid smudging the paint, she held the brush with one hand and rested it on the maulstick.
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He always kept his maulstick nearby to support his hand during long painting sessions.
Synonyms
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A long thin stick painters rest their hand on to steady a brush
Surface Forms
Etymology
Maulstick comes from old German or Dutch parts mahl/maal and stick ('stick'), where the first part was used for painting. So a maulstick is literally a 'painter's stick' used to rest the hand and steady the brush.