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bloodstick

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A piece of hard wood loaded at one end with lead, used to strike the fleam into the vein.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: farriery, hobbies, horses, lifestyle, pets, sports

Examples

  • 1831-1850, William Youatt, On the Structure and the Diseases of the Horse A bloodstick - a piece of hard wood loaded at one end with lead — is used to strike the fleam into the vein

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History

Etymology

From blood + stick.