n. a staff with one end forked to hold a match formerly used in firing cannon
The soldier used the linstock to light the cannon.
The soldier used the linstock to light the cannon.
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staff holding a match; cannon lighter; forkedstaff
cannon ball
2 syllables
lin-stock
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