Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

poking-stick

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.39 in modern English

Syllables: pok-ing--stick
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small metal rod that was heated and used to adjust the plaits of ruffs on clothing.

Inflected Forms

poking-sticks (plural)

Phrases

better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick more than one can poke a stick at

Frequently Paired Words

better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick more than one can poke a stick at

Questions

What does poking-stick mean?: A small metal rod that was heated and used to adjust the plaits of ruffs on clothing.

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