n. A method of securing a good draught in chimneys by covering the top, leaving openings in the sides, or by carrying up two of the sides higher than the other two. [ Written also hovelling. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
[まよいばし, mayoibashi] (n) (See 惑い箸) hovering one's chopsticks back and forth over side dishes, when trying to choose which one to take (a breach of etiquette)
[まどいばし, madoibashi] (n) (See 迷い箸) hovering one's chopsticks back and forth over side dishes, when trying to choose which one to take (a breach of etiquette)