fire stick
Americannoun
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a relatively long and slender piece of wood that is twirled against a flat, broad piece of wood to light a fire by friction.
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a burning or smoldering stick.
Etymology
Origin of fire stick
First recorded in 1250–1300
Example Sentences
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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
I would light those burners with a long fire stick.
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
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