noun
Meaning 1
A measuring rod that is one foot long.
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Standard Lemma guide
footstick
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noun
Meaning 2
A piece of wood serving as a simple bridge over water.
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noun
Meaning 3
A sloped or beveled piece of wood or metal placed against the foot of a page that is being typeset, and locked in place by quoins.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: media, printing, publishing
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History
Etymology
From foot + stick.