a stick about a meter long with a point on one end (to stick in the ground) and a forked head on the other end (to hold a lighted match); formerly used to fire cannons
例句与用法
1.
He had still the linstock of his gun in his own hand . 他自己的手里还拿着放炮的火绳杆。
2.
He had still the linstock of his gun in his own hand 他手里还抓着放炮的火绳杆。
3.
The artillerymen quenched the burning linstocks 炮兵们吹掉火绳上的烟灰。
4.
Between the infantry and the cavalry the artillery , in a long line of polished , shining cannons quivering on their carriages , crawled slowly by with their heavy , brazen sound , and their peculiar smell from the linstocks , and ranged themselves in their places 时而可以看见炮队拉长了距离,一门门擦得闪闪发亮的大炮在炮架上颤动着,可以听见铜件震动的响声,可以闻见点火杆散发的气味,炮队在步兵和骑兵之间爬行前进,在指定的地点拉开距离停下来。