1. plural of maulstick; a stick or rod used by painters to support and steady the hand while painting, typically resting on the canvas edge or easel
Usage: also spelled mahlstick or mahl-stick; primarily used in fine arts and painting

Examples

• The artist used maulsticks to maintain steady brushwork on the large canvas.
• Professional painters often keep several maulsticks of different lengths in their studios.
• She rested her maulstick across the easel to support her hand while adding fine details.
• The maulsticks helped prevent smudging by keeping her hand elevated above the wet paint.
• Old master painters relied on maulsticks to achieve precise, controlled strokes.