stick

/stˈɪk/

/ˈstɪk/

[noun] [verb]

Stick

[NOUN]

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

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

a small thin branch of a tree

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

synonyms : control stick

joystick

threat of a penalty

a long thin implement resembling a length of wood

marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking

synonyms : joint

marijuana cigarette

reefer

spliff

informal terms for the leg

synonyms : peg

a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine

to stick

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

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

1.1

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

synonyms : adhere

cleave

cling

cohere

to stay attached to something

synonyms : adhere

to place or position something

synonyms : deposit

lodge

wedge

antonyms : dislodge

to become fixed and unable to move from a particular position

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

5.1

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

5.2

to attach or push something onto or into a pointed thing

to be burdened with something unpleasant or disadvantageous

synonyms : sting

6.1

to make someone suffer a financial expense or loss

6.2

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

6.3

to be confined or obligated to remain in a particular place or situation, often perceived as dull or undesirable

synonyms : stay

stay put

stick around

antonyms : move

6.4

to endure or tolerate an unpleasant or unwelcome person or situation

to feel that making progress or finding a solution for a task or problem is difficult or impossible

synonyms : amaze

7.1

to stay in the same condition or make no further progress

7.2

to be unable to find or come up with something, like words or ideas

to project or extend in a particular direction

to firmly establish or be recognized as valid and convincing

to rudely and angrily reject or dismiss something

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

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

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

Examples

1. She dipped her carrot sticks into the hummus.

2. she gets on the stick very quickly.

3. Someone get a ladder, the cat is stuck in the tree!

4. So your pal can stick that in his pipe and smoke it.

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