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orange stick

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A thin stick used in manicuring, with one tapered and one pointed end.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1957, J. D. Salinger, "Zooey", in, 1961, Franny and Zooey, 1991 LB Books edition, page 114, Zooey suddenly turned around, opened the medicine cabinet, replaced his nail file, and took down a remarkably stubby-looking orange stick.

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  • Italian: scalzapelli — manicuring tool