forestick
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of forestick
Example Sentences
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Dey had a big back log in de fireplace and a forestick and we put de wood in between.
From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume X, Missouri Narratives by United States. Work Projects Administration
Short knobs or uprights were often placed a few inches back of the main uprights and served the double purpose of holding the forestick in place and of protecting the shining brass.
From Colonial Homes and Their Furnishings by Northend, Mary H.
On a fire well started thus between backlog and forestick he may pile such dry, hard wood as he has at hand.
From Old Plymouth Trails by Packard, Winthrop
He had brought in a huge backlog, placed it carefully, laid a forestick and the kindling, and soon blue and yellow flames were weaving through the well-built structure of the fire.
From The Girls of Hillcrest Farm The Secret of the Rocks by Marlowe, Amy Bell
The bright flame on the forestick, which Ralph had been watching, flickered and burned low.
From The Hoosier Schoolmaster A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana by Eggleston, Edward
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