mouthstick

English

noun
Definitions
  • A rodlike prop used by jugglers, held between the teeth and primarily used for balancing objects on.
  • A device allowing a paralysed person to perform various activities using only the mouth.

Etymology

Compound from English mouth (river mouth) + 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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