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spillikin

 

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Noun spillikin has 1 sense
  1. jackstraw, spillikin - a thin strip of wood used in playing the game of jackstraws
    --1 is a kind of strip

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Spillikin

Noun

1. A small wooden or bone rod used for a game similar to pick-up sticks.

Example sentence: The children gathered around the table to play a round of spillikin, trying to pick up the sticks without disturbing the others.

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2. A small piece of wood or bone, often decorative, used for various crafting purposes.

Example sentence: She used a spillikin as the finishing touch for her handmade necklace, giving it an elegant and unique look.

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3. A small stick or rod used as a toothpick.

Example sentence: He absentmindedly reached for a spillikin to remove a stubborn piece of food stuck between his teeth.

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4. A thin and delicate dowel used in woodworking or model-making.

Example sentence: The carpenter carefully inserted a spillikin into the joints of the intricate wooden clock to ensure a secure bond.

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