orange stick

noun

1. a slender, rounded stick, originally of orangewood, having tapered ends and used in manicuring, especially to push back the cuticles or clean the fingernails.

orange stick

noun

1. a small stick used to clean the fingernails and cuticles, having one pointed and one rounded end

Word History and Origins

Origin of orange stick¹

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15

Example Sentences

She pushed back the half-moons of his fingers with an orange stick dipped in cold-cream.

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An orange stick can be substituted for a stiletto in case of emergency.

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Keep nails short, and clean with nail brush each time the hands are washed and with orange stick when necessary.

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An orange stick such as used for manicuring or hard pencil will be needed for the tracing.

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A stiletto will answer the same purpose as the punch; or an orange stick may be pressed into service.

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