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crabstick

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Definition of crabstick

as in hickory

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Rent from Kayak Branson to paddle around Lake Taneycomo or Table Rock Lake, both ringed with golden hickory and oak trees.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Some, like oaks and hickory trees, keep their green leaves for longer.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of hickory

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The region is rich with bright maple, birch, aspen, and poplar trees, creating a diverse range of colors each fall.

— Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
As the air crisps and the region’s signature aspen and birch radiate gold, outdoor pursuits like hiking, biking, fishing, and off-roading grow even more inviting.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of birch

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It’s fueled by a propane tank that tucks neatly inside the table, which is crafted from a combination of metal and weather-resistant rattan.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
The set is wrapped in durable rattan with steel frames underneath, and the tabletop is made of weather-resistant acacia wood.

— Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

Definition of rattan

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That final ship didn’t sink, and in New York, the girls transferred to a train that returned them to their Chicagoland suburb just as the drum major raised his mace to commence a homecoming parade held in their honor.

— Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
An ugly brawl ensued after Michigan players planted the university's flag on the OSU logo at midfield that led to police using mace.

— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of mace

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In this case, Hole 1 features the mildest stave finish, while Hole 3 is the most intense.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
In 1975, the museum purchased his work Georgia Gate, a structure of fluidly bent pine staves inspired by photos of Georgia tombstones the artist saw in musicologist Marshall Stearns’s 1970 book The Story of Jazz.

— News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026

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