handstick

English

noun
Definitions
  • A stick held in the hand and used in juggling disciplines such as devil sticks, flower sticks, diabolo, etc.
  • A small and light stick-like hand-held vacuum cleaner.

Etymology

Compound from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting) + English stick (sticky, adhere, cigarette, joint).

Origin

English

stick

Gloss

sticky, adhere, cigarette, joint

Concept
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Sense perception

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Property

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