twisters

twister n 32. bitten sticks: sticks used to tighten up a load of wood on a handslide. The stick is placed under the rope which keeps the wood in place, and then twisted. Bitten sticks are often referred to as twisters. DNE-cit W. J. KIRWIN MAR 1973 JH MAR 1973 Used I Used I Used I bitting stick

Bibliographic Details
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1973
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/78356
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Summary:twister n 32. bitten sticks: sticks used to tighten up a load of wood on a handslide. The stick is placed under the rope which keeps the wood in place, and then twisted. Bitten sticks are often referred to as twisters. DNE-cit W. J. KIRWIN MAR 1973 JH MAR 1973 Used I Used I Used I bitting stick

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