fire stick

American  

[fahyuhr stik] / ˈfaɪər ˌstɪk /

Or firestick or fire-stick

noun

1. a relatively long and slender piece of wood that is twirled against a flat, broad piece of wood to light a fire by friction.

2. a burning or smoldering stick.

3. poker.

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Etymology

Origin of fire stick

First recorded in 1250–1300

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Example Sentences

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fire stick

The Enders report says the fire stick enables "billions of dollars in piracy" overall.

From BBC ● May 30, 2025

Dancing With the Stars The couples perform dances inspired by a “Cirque du Soleil” show, with acrobats, aerialists, dancers and fire stick performers performing alongside them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2016

I did say, “You shouldn’t ought to leave your fire stick going when it’s on the ground.”

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

The fire stick blows another hole in the wall, expanding my broken plank into a true escape hatch.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

Mother, Father, and I scrambled away, thinking we could come back and help Boulder and Maple when the fire stick stopped flashing.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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