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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LINSTOCK

From Dutch lontstok, from lont match + stok stick.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LINSTOCK

linstock  [ˈlɪnˌstɒk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LINSTOCK

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Linstock is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LINSTOCK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

linstock

Linstock

A linstock is a staff with a fork at one end to hold a lighted slow match. The name was adapted from the Dutch lontstok, "match stick". Linstocks were used for discharging cannons in the early days of artillery; the linstock allowed the gunner to stand further from the cannon as it was dangerous applying the lighted match to the touch hole at the breech of the gun.

Definition of linstock in the English dictionary

The definition of linstock in the dictionary is a long staff holding a lighted match, formerly used to fire a cannon.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LINSTOCK


alpenstock
ˈælpənˌstɒk
bitstock
ˈbɪtˌstɒk
bloodstock
ˈblʌdˌstɒk
buttstock
ˈbʌtˌstɒk
deadstock
ˈdedˌstɒk
diestock
ˈdaɪˌstɒk
drillstock
ˈdrɪlˌstɒk
feedstock
ˈfiːdˌstɒk
footstock
ˈfʊtˌstɒk
gunstock
ˈɡʌnˌstɒk
headstock
ˈhɛdˌstɒk
livestock
ˈlaɪvˌstɒk
netherstock
ˈnɛðərˌstɒk
penstock
ˈpɛnˌstɒk
rootstock
ˈruːtˌstɒk
rudderstock
ˈrʌdəˌstɒk
seedstock
ˈsiːdˌstɒk
tailstock
ˈteɪlˌstɒk
tipstock
ˈtɪpˌstɒk
whipstock
ˈwɪpˌstɒk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LINSTOCK

linoleic acid
linolenic acid
linoleum
Linotype
linotyper
linsang
linseed
linseed oil
linsey
linsey-woolsey
lint
linted
lintel
lintelled
linter
lintie
linting
lintless
lintwhite
linty

WORDS THAT END LIKE LINSTOCK

buffer stock
capital stock
common stock
dead stock
destock
fat stock
growth stock
housing stock
in stock
joint stock
laughing stock
out of stock
overstock
preferred stock
restock
rolling stock
Rostock
stock
take stock
tock
Woodstock

Synonyms and antonyms of linstock in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «linstock» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LINSTOCK

Find out the translation of linstock to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of linstock from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «linstock» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

linstock
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

botafuego
570 millions of speakers

English

linstock
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

linstock
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

linstock
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пальником
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

linstock
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Linstock
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

boute
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Linstock
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lunte
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

linstock
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

linstock
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Linstock
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

linstock
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

linstock
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Linstock
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

linstock
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Linstock
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

linstock
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пальник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

linstock
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

linstock
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

linstock
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

linstock
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

linstock
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of linstock

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LINSTOCK»

The term «linstock» is normally little used and occupies the 144.585 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LINSTOCK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «linstock» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «linstock» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about linstock

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LINSTOCK»

Discover the use of linstock in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to linstock and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Don Troiani's Soldiers in America, 1754-1865
Artillery Linstock, French, 1753 The linstock was the principal firing device for artillery pieces through much of the eighteenth century. A derivation of "lint-stock," it functioned much as its name implies, serving to hold the loosely twisted cord, ...
Don Troiani, James L. Kochan, Earl J. Coates, 1998
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The History and Topography of the Counties of Cumberland and ...
Linstock was granted by Henry I. to his chaplain Walter, and by him given to the prior and convent of Carlisle. After the creation of the see, the bishop and convent held their lands in common, till a partition was made by Gualo, the papal legate, ...
William Whellan, 1860
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Instruction for Field Artillery, Horse and Foot. Translated ...
Retake the linstock, stepping out as in No. 44; then resume the first position, supporting the linstock and portfire-stock on the left arm. 48. At the command REST, place the linstock and portfire st0ck across the carriage, resting on the stock.
United States. War Dept, Robert Anderson, 1839
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Magna Britannia: Cumberland
It is divided into the townships of Cargo, or Craghow, and Stainton, in Cumberland ward, and Etterby, Houghton, Linstock, Rickerby, Stanwix, and Tarraby, in Eskdale ward, containing collectively, in 181 1, 271 houses, artd 1435 inhabitants.
Samuel Lysons, 1816
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Magna Britannia: Being a Concise Topographical Account of ...
It is divided into the townships of Cargo, or Craghow, and Stainton, in Cumberland ward, and Etterby, Houghton, Linstock, Rickerby, Stanwix, and Tarraby, in Eskdale ward, containing collectively, in 181 1, 271 houses, and 1435 inhabitants.
Samuel Lysons, 1816
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Magna Britannia, a concise topographical account of the ...
It is divided into the townships of Cargo, or Craghow, and Stainton, in Cumberland ward, and Etterby, Houghton, Linstock, Rickerby, Stanwix, and Tarraby, in Eskdale ward, containing collectively, in 18,11, 271 houses, and 1435 inhabitants.
Samuel Lysons, 1816
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Cavalry Outpost Duties: Souvenirs
'SPONGE' Make half-turn to the left, take slow match with right hand, forearm holding, touch case, close cover, fix slow match in the linstock, seize with right hand, palm up toward staff end, light portfire, turn left hand to place it six inches from ...
Fortuné de Brack, 2013
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Cumberland: 4
It is divided into the townships of Cargo, or Craghow, and Stainton, in Cumberland ward, and Etterby, Houghton, Linstock, Rickerby, Stanwix, and Tarraby, in Eskdale ward, containing collectively, in 1811, 271 houses, and ;143 5 inhabitants.
‎1816
9
The First Part of King Henry VI
55 Enter the BOY with a linstock Sal1sbury I grieve to hear what torments you endured; But we will be revenged suff1ciently. Now it is supper-time in Orleans. Here, through this grate, I count each one, And view the Frenchmen how they fortify.
William Shakespeare, Michael Hattaway, 1990
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New York Military Magazine: Devoted to the Interests of the ...
Retake the linstock, stepping out as in No. 44; then resume the first position, supporting the linstock and portfire-stock on the left arm. 48. At the command Res' r, place the linatock and portfirc stock across the; carriage, resting on the stock.
‎1841

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LINSTOCK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term linstock is used in the context of the following news items.
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Houses for sale: eight of the best properties with tennis courts
A Grade II-listed house close to the village of Linstock, surrounded by mature gardens with a tennis court. It has open fireplaces, wood floors ... «MoneyWeek, Jul 15»
2
Pasco County real estate transactions for June 26
1332 Linstock Dr., to Banc Of America Alternative Loan Trust 2006 7 & Wells Fargo Bank Na Trustee by Bank Of America National Association ... «Tampabay.com, Jun 15»
3
Colonial Williamsburg Puts Kids in Control of Daily Cannon Firings
Colonial Williamsburg Historical Interpreter Carrie MacDougall shows 14-year-old Caleb Fenderson how to use a linstock. The linstock is used ... «Williamsburg Yorktown Daily, May 15»
4
Labour's leadership and the perils of over-promotion
Jon Bennett is managing director of corporate communications consultancy Linstock Communications. Image of Harriet Harman courtesy of her ... «Chartered Management Institute, May 15»
5
Oculus Rift Tech Specs Revealed As Mac And Linux Versions Delayed
According to Atman Linstock from Oculus Rift, the tech specs “ensure that developers can optimize for a known hardware configuration, which ... «The Inquisitr, May 15»
6
Freddie Flintoff shops his wife for driving off without paying for fuel
He admitted being behind the wheel when flashed by a camera at 87mph on the M6, near Linstock, Cumbria, the previous January. «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
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Being right on a few things will be little solace to the Lib Dems
Jon Bennett is managing director of corporate communications consultancy Linstock Communications. Image of Nick Clegg courtesy of Russell ... «Chartered Management Institute, Apr 15»
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Why Blair's targeted endorsement is good news for Miliband
Jon Bennett is managing director of corporate communications consultancy Linstock Communications. Image of Tony Blair courtesy of Marc ... «Chartered Management Institute, Apr 15»
9
Purdah: how can government comms teams and PA firms navigate …
Jon Bennett, managing director at Linstock Communications, agrees that it is not as straightforward as government departments shutting down ... «PR Week, Mar 15»
10
Cameron's housing pledge: making promises for others to keep?
Jon Bennett is managing director of corporate communications consultancy Linstock Communications. For more thoughts on authenticity in ... «Chartered Management Institute, Mar 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Linstock [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/linstock>. Apr 2024 ».
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