Spillikin (Noun)
Meaning
A thin strip of wood used in playing the game of jackstraws.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The player carefully lifted the spillikin from the pile without disturbing the surrounding sticks.
- Her small fingers grasped the spillikin, hesitating for a moment before making her move.
- After several failed attempts, he finally managed to extract the spillikin from the tangled mess.
- The spillikin teetered precariously on the edge of the pile, threatening to topple the entire structure.
- With a steady hand, she slid the spillikin out from under the crossbeam, earning a nod of approval from her opponent.