What is another word for maulstick?

Pronunciation: [mˈɔːlstɪk] (IPA)

Maulstick, also known as mahlstick, is a tool used by artists to steady their hand while painting. It is a long stick with a padded end that they can rest their hand on without smudging the paint. Some synonyms used for the word maulstick include painting stick, artist's stick, and paintbrush rest. Another common term used for this tool is bridge stick. The term bridge stick is popular because it describes the way the maulstick is used to create a bridge between the artist's hand and the canvas. Other synonyms include easel stick and support stick, which both describe the stick's role in supporting the artist's hand while they are painting.

What are the hypernyms for Maulstick?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Artist's accessory, Artistic tool, Painter's tool, painting implement.

Usage examples for Maulstick

"Let me look," she said, leaning back towards Denoisel and holding her maulstick and palette out in front of her.
"Renée Mauperin"
Edmond de Goncourt and Jules de Goncourt
The painter took his brushes and his pallet, and his maulstick.
"Trumps"
George William Curtis

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