Found 2 items, similar to linstock.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: linstock linstock n : 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
English → English (gcide) Definition: Linstock Linstock \Lin"stock\ (l[i^]n"st[o^]k), n. [Corrupt. fr. luntstock, D. lontstok; lont lunt + stok stock, stick. See Link a torch, Lunt, and Stock.] A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon. [Written also lintstock.] [1913 Webster]