maulstick

American  

[mawl-stik] / ˈmɔlˌstɪk /

noun

1. mahlstick.

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maulstick British  

/ ˈmɔːlˌstɪk /

noun

1. a long stick used by artists to steady the hand holding the brush

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Etymology

Origin of maulstick

C17: partial translation of Dutch maalstok, from obsolete malen to paint + stok _stick ¹

Example Sentences

Once, when an angry acquaintance broke a maulstick over his head, Rolfe did not even bat an eye.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Let me look," she said, leaning back towards Denoisel and holding her maulstick and palette out in front of her.

From Renée Mauperin by Hallard, Alys

The artist had thrown away palette and maulstick, and had, after her enthusiastic fashion, rushed upon the adored friend who had at last made this return for her worship.

From In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. by Heyse, Paul

In the splendid portrait in the Double Collection at Rouen, he again stands before us, with bending attitude and slightly inclined head, in theatrical costume, with his maulstick in his hand, laughing heartily.

From Famous European Artists by Bolton, Sarah K.

Maurice reached for a maulstick lying across the table; then leaned over, his elbows on his knees, and tried, with two trembling forefingers, to make it stand upright on the floor.

From The Vehement Flame by Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell