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Maulstick

Noun (countable)

Definition: A long stick used by painters to support their hand when working on large or detailed paintings.

Example Sentence: The artist rested her hand on the maulstick to ensure precise brushstrokes while painting the intricate details of the portrait.

Noun (countable)

Definition: A heavy stick or a club, often having a metal head, used as a weapon or tool for splitting wood.

Example Sentence: The lumberjack used a maulstick to easily split the large log into smaller pieces.

Noun (uncountable)

Definition: The technique of using a maulstick to support the hand while painting.

Example Sentence: The artist perfected her painting skills through hours of practice, especially in maulstick.

Verb (transitive)

Definition: To strike forcefully or with a heavy implement.

Example Sentence: The blacksmith skillfully used his hammer to maulstick the glowing metal into shape.