Sekirov Dictionary

stang

/ˈstæŋ/

noun 4
verb 2
forms 3

noun4

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A forked ritual staff.
- The stang represents the horned god and the masculine force of nature. Much like the wand or athame, the stang is used for raising or directing power[…] — 2006
(US, slang) Clipping of Mustang, a brand of automobile produced by the Ford Motor Company.
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(no longer used) A long bar; a pole; a shaft; a stake.
- Gripping the stang, she peered / At ghostly trees. Bus stopped. Bus disappeared. — 1962
(no longer used, historical) In land measure, a pole, rod, or perch.

verb2

(Scotland) To shoot with pain, to sting.
(Scotland) To spear; to sting.

forms

stanged · stanging · stangs

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