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whiskey stick
What does whiskey stick mean?
The bubble level — called a 'whiskey stick' because it contains spirit (alcohol) in the vial, and because plenty of jobsite humour leans on the booze angle. Carpenters, framers, and masons live and die by it.
"Pass me the whiskey stick, I want to check this header's plumb."
Frequently asked questions
What does "whiskey stick" mean?
It's slang for a spirit level, the tool used to check whether something is level.
How do you use "whiskey stick" in a sentence?
"Pass us the whiskey stick, I need to check this shelf is straight."
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