Stick
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British pronunciation/stˈɪk/
American pronunciation/ˈstɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "stick"

Stick
01

a long and thin object that is used as a support while walking, especially by elderly people

stick definition and meaning
02

a long, slender implement typically made of wood that is used by players in sports such as hockey or polo to hit a puck or ball

stick definition and meaning
03

a small, thin branch or twig from a tree or shrub

04

a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane

05

the threat of a penalty or punishment used as a means of enforcing discipline or compliance

06

a long, thin object, often resembling a piece of wood, used for pointing, drawing attention, or performing specific actions

07

a cigarette made by rolling marijuana leaves, commonly used for smoking

08

informal term for a leg, often used in casual speech to refer to the limb, especially highlighting its strength or weakness

09

a small block of butter or margarine used in cooking and baking

to stick
01

to fix an object to another, usually with glue or another similar substance

Transitive: to stick sth to a surface
to stick definition and meaning
1.1

to become fixed to something, usually with glue or another similar substance

02

to push or insert something pointed or sharp into or through something else

Transitive: to stick a sharp object into sth
to stick definition and meaning
2.1

(of a sharp or pointed thing) to be pushed or inserted into or through something

2.2

to attach or push something onto or into a pointed thing

03

to stay attached to something

Intransitive: to stick to sth
04

to place or position something

Transitive: to stick sth somewhere
05

to be burdened with something unpleasant or disadvantageous

5.1

to endure or tolerate an unpleasant or unwelcome person or situation

5.2

to make someone suffer a financial expense or loss

5.3

to cheat or deceive others by using deceptive methods for personal advantage

06

to project or extend in a particular direction

Intransitive: to stick to a direction
07

to firmly establish or be recognized as valid and convincing

Intransitive
08

to rudely and angrily reject or dismiss something

Transitive: to stick something unpleasant
09

to closely follow or keep pace with someone or something, especially in a chase or competition

Intransitive: to stick with sb | to stick to sb
10

(with reference to card games) to state that one will not take any more cards, opting to keep the current hand as is

Intransitive
11

to use a stick or similar object to hit or propel something, like a hockey puck

Transitive: to stick sth
12

to stay in the same condition or make no further progress

Intransitive: to stick at a level

stick

n

sticky

adj

sticky

adj
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Example
She used her stick to navigate the uneven terrain on her hike.
The old man's stick provided him with stability as he walked down the street.
The doctor recommended using a stick to help with her balance issues.
He gifted his grandfather a beautifully carved wooden stick for his walks.
The athlete stretched his sticks before the big race.
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