Linstock

[linstɒk]

Definition

(noun.) a stick about a meter long with a point on one end (to stick in the ground) and a forked head on the other end (to hold a lighted match); formerly used to fire cannons.

Edited by Laurence--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon.

Typist: Manfred

Definition

n. a staff to hold a lighted match for firing cannon.—Also Lint′stock.

Typed by Angelo