noun
- Sticks or small pieces of wood that have been partially split and curled outward to resemble feathers, used as kindling to start a fire.
Usage: plural form; commonly used in camping and outdoor survival contexts
Examples
- He carved feathersticks from dry branches to help get the campfire started.
- Feathersticks are an essential skill for anyone learning wilderness survival.
- She gathered feathersticks and arranged them in a teepee formation before lighting the fire.
- Making feathersticks requires a sharp knife and patience.
- The feathersticks caught the spark immediately and ignited the larger logs.