Definition of "fire-stick" [fire-stick]

• A lighted stick or brand. (noun)
• The implement used in various parts of the world for obtaining fire by friction, or rubbing of one stick against another, either with the hands simply or with the aid of the drill. (noun)
• Plural A pair of sticks used for lifting coals out of the fire, or for rearranging the burning fagots. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "On the instant Grief touched the fire-stick to the match-head in the split end of the short fuse, sprang into view on the face of the rock, and dropped the dynamite."
• "He blew on the fire-stick and whispered, "Tell Naumoo to break away from him and run aft.""
• "Bettles passed over the required fire-stick and waxed patriarchal."