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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A kind of drumstick used by striking one against another, to maintain rhythm in Aboriginal voice chants. Australia

   "The camp was silent save for clicking of music-sticks in the distant native camp […]"

Synonyms

All synonyms

clapperclapstick

Example

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"The camp was silent save for clicking of music-sticks in the distant native camp […]"

Etymology

From music + stick.

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