Sticks: The pole attached to the end of the 10-yard chain that is used by the chain crew to measure for a new series of downs — i.e. The line to gain a new 'first down'.

 

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Sticks: The shaft of player's sticks are made of wood or aluminum and the maximum length can be 63 inches 5 feet 2 inches (160 centimeters) from the tip of the stick to the bottom of the heel. The h . . . View Full Definition

Singles Sticks: A pair of poles which are placed underneath the net near the singles sideline for the purpose of raising it for single play.

Claves: A Cuban clapper consisting of two solid hardwood sticks: widely used in Latin-American music

Caisson: A 10' or 12' diameter hole drilled into the earth and embedded into bedrock 3 - 4 feet. The structural support for a type of foundation wall, porch, patio, monopost, or other structure. Two . . . View Full Definition

Snare Drum: Small cylindrical drum with two heads stretched over a metal shell, the lower head having strings across it: played with two drumsticks.

Yangqin: A Chinese hammered dulcimer with a trapezoidal sound box and metal strings that are struck with bamboo sticks.

Phallic: A phallic symbol or phallus is a sexualized representation of male potency, power, or domination--particularly through some object vaguely reminiscent of the penis. Common phallic symbols in . . . View Full Definition

Timpani: Percussion instrument consisting of a hemispheric copper shell with a head of plastic or calfskin, held in place by a metal ring and played with soft or hard padded sticks. A pedal mechanism . . . View Full Definition

Dual Shock: The brand name for the playstation controller, so called because it features dual analog sticks, and provides tactile feedback using small electric motors to shake ('shock') the controller. . . . View Full Definition

Chalks: Sticks of prepared calcium carbonate left white and either used as a drawing material on a dark-tinted paper, or for heightening a wash or pen and ink drawing.