bundle of sticks

  • 91fascine — fas•cine [[t]fæˈsin, fə [/t]] n. for a bundle of sticks bound together, used as reinforcement in the construction of earthworks, as dikes and ramparts • Etymology: 1680–90; < F < L fascīna. See fasces, ine III …

    From formal English to slang

  • 92rod — [[t]rɒd[/t]] n. 1) a stick, wand, staff, or the like, of wood, metal, or other material 2) bot a straight, slender shoot or stem of any woody plant, whether still growing or cut from the plant 3) a slender bar or tube for draping towels over,… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 93rod — /rɒd / (say rod) noun 1. a stick, wand, staff, shaft, or the like, of wood, metal, or other material. 2. a straight, slender shoot or stem of any woody plant, whether growing upon or cut from the plant. 3. a pole used in angling or fishing. 4. a… …

  • 94fag — fag, faggot In BrE a fag is a colloquial word for (1) a piece of drudgery or a wearisome or unwelcome task, (2) a cigarette, and (3) a junior pupil at a public school who runs errands for a senior. In BrE a faggot is a ball or roll of seasoned… …

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  • 95faggot — fag, faggot In BrE a fag is a colloquial word for (1) a piece of drudgery or a wearisome or unwelcome task, (2) a cigarette, and (3) a junior pupil at a public school who runs errands for a senior. In BrE a faggot is a ball or roll of seasoned… …

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  • 96fascine —   n. bundle of sticks used in building fortifications …

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  • 97rod — [räd] n. [ME rodde < OE rodd, akin to ON rudda, club, prob. < IE base * rēt , *rōt , bar, beam > L retae, trees on a river bank] 1. a straight, slender shoot or stem cut from, or still part of, a bush or tree 2. Bible an offshoot or… …

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  • 98brosna — ˈbrəsnə noun ( s) Etymology: Irish Gaelic, from Middle Irish; akin to Old English brȳsan to bruise more at bruise Irish : a bundle of sticks : faggot …

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