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stick

stick

686 1.0
A long thin object often made of wood used as a simple tool or support
  • noun
  • /stɪk/
translation icon : palo
  • The child played with a stick, pretending it was a magic wand in his backyard.
  • a walking stick
  • a glue stick
  • a hockey stick

Oh yeah, Every stick I put in has more RAM.

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Examples

  • Three large fries, well done, extra ketchup and two orders of mozzarella sticks!

  • There was a stick in the spokes.

  • Got my box, my hot dog on a stick, so good.

  • Thailand had a lot of food on a stick, not just corns.

  • My Guinea pigs love these honey sticks and fruit sticks.

  • A small boy with a hoop and a stick ran down the pavement past her

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Perhaps they carry a walking stick or a small truncheon secreted in an inner pocket.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • In both scenes, mountains punctuate the horizon line, and the digging stick is a central element of the composition.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Hael thrust three throwing sticks into his belt and snatched up a javelin.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • We used a long stick to support the tent while camping in the forest.

Synonyms

pole
vsstick
318 1.0

A long thin stick used to support things or in sports

is the general long thin object used for many purposes
cane
vsstick
80 1.0

A long stick that helps a person walk

is the general support or tool form rather than a mobility aid
chopstick
vsstick
34 1.6

One of a pair of thin sticks often used in East Asia to pick up food when eating

is the single long thin implement used for diverse functions
dipstick
vsstick
11 6.0

A rod with marks that you put into an engine or tank to check the liquid level

is the wider class of long thin objects, not solely a level gauge
walking stick
vsstick
9 1.8

A stick used to support a person while walking

is the broader long thin support object beyond personal mobility use
matchstick
vsstick
9 1.0

A short thin stick of wood you use to light a fire

is the broad long thin object category, not only for ignition
hockey stick
vsstick
8 1.2

A long stick with a curved blade that players use to hit a puck

is the general long thin object, not specialized with a blade
drumstick
vsstick
6 2.1

A thin wooden tool a drummer uses to hit a drum

is the general long thin tool, not specifically for musical striking
cudgel
vsstick
5 8.9

A short thick stick that people use as a weapon

is the broader long thin implement, not specifically a club or weapon
pogo stick
vsstick
5 4.6

A toy with a pole, foot rests, and a strong spring that you jump up and down on

is the generic long thin object, not a rebounding children's toy
broomstick
vsstick
4 1.6

The long thin handle that the brush of a broom is attached to

is the general long thin handle or implement, not only for cleaning
measuring stick
vsstick
2 2.1

A long rod with marks for measuring length

is the general long thin form, not primarily for measuring
mop handle
vsstick
1 1.0

A long stick attached to a mop used for holding and moving it while cleaning

is the general long thin handle used in many tools and sports
control stick
vsstick
  • Specialized
1 5.0

A lever a pilot uses to move a plane up, down, left, and right

is the long thin tool idea, not a technical flight control lever
singlestick
vsstick
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A wooden stick used to practice sword fighting

is the general long thin tool, not limited to martial training use
sword stick
vsstick
1 9.9

A walking stick that hides a long knife inside for use as a weapon

is the broader long thin support object, not a concealed weapon
size stick
vsstick
  • Specialized
7.5

A measuring tool used by shoe sellers to measure foot length and width

is the generic long thin implement, not a specialist measuring tool
stick moxa
vsstick
  • Specialized
9.5

A stick made from dried mugwort leaves that therapists burn near the skin for traditional heat therapy

is the general long thin implement, not a medicinal applicator
fencing stick
vsstick
6.6

A stick that people use instead of a sword for practice

is the standard long thin implement, not specialized for fencing
shooting stick
vsstick
  • UK
7.0

A single stick that makes a camera steady for sharper photos

is the general long thin support, not specifically for cameras
swagger stick
vsstick
  • Archaic
9.8

A short cane carried by army officers to show who is in charge or for ceremonies

is the general long thin handheld object, not chiefly ceremonial
throw stick
vsstick
8.2

A curved stick that comes back to the thrower when thrown correctly

is the general long thin implement, not a returning hunting tool
stob
vsstick
  • Archaic
9.9

A short straight wooden stick used as a marker or support

is the general long thin implement often longer or more varied in use

Idioms

To take a risk by saying or doing something that may get you in trouble

12 6.7

Keep supporting your idea when others disagree

8 7.1

To get a worse or unfair result than others

stick in the mud
  • Offensive
6 8.1

A person who does not like change or try new things

4 9.8

To openly oppose people in power to cause them trouble

To finish a jump or move smoothly without falling

3 9.9

To feel angry or bitter about something unfair that you cannot forget

stick-in-the-mud
  • Offensive
1 8.3

A person who does not like new things or change

1 9.7

To start working hard without delay

1 6.5

To be filling and keep you full for a long time

1 9.9

To call someone ugly as a joke

Stay alert and ready to move, like resting a hockey stick on the ice

To say or do something embarrassing by accident

1 9.4

Say or do something on purpose to hurt someone who is already in trouble

Give full attention to your own work and skills, not other people's tasks

Push away a lot of people or fans as a joke about being too popular

9.9

A person or thing that looks very ugly, said as a joke

Christ on a stick
  • Offensive
9.9

A short shocked cry showing disbelief about something ridiculous

To leave a place quickly, often to avoid trouble

To end up by chance with an unpleasant task or in a worse position

A joking way to say something is very unpleasant or painful

To want something that is impossible or not realistic

To ask for everyone to have an equal chance

An equal chance to be treated the same as others

To look much less attractive after a sudden change

To let strong, uncontrolled feelings make your life worse

9.9

Very weak and cannot help or lead

9.9

To be given unfair, unpleasant tasks or treatment

9.9

To suddenly understand something you should have noticed earlier

To explain something clearly so someone finally understands

A shout people say when they are very surprised or do not believe something

An impossible thing that someone asks for

To create problems for yourself later

9.9

To become involved in a messy situation and make it worse

To have sex or start a romantic relationship with someone who is emotionally unstable and likely to cause trouble

8.6

To get involved in other people's business when they do not ask for help

Only work in the area you know well

To follow prepared words when speaking without adding new ideas

Compounds

18 1.0

A long thin piece of fish covered in breadcrumbs and fried or baked

A stick used to support a person while walking

8 1.2

A long stick with a curved blade that players use to hit a puck

8 2.6

A very simple drawing of a person using a circle for the head and lines for body, arms and legs

7 1.3

A thin piece of raw carrot eaten as a snack

5 4.0

A car transmission you operate with a gear stick and clutch pedal

5 4.6

A toy with a pole, foot rests, and a strong spring that you jump up and down on

A small stick for stirring drinks like cocktails in a glass

3 6.9

A show of force used to make others do what you want

A long rod with marks for measuring length

hockey stick
  • Specialized
2 4.6

A graph shape that stays flat over time then rises quickly

2 1.3

A long thin piece of celery that people eat raw as a snack or in salads

1 3.8

A long, thin stick used to hit the white ball in pool and billiards

1 8.1

A hollow tube with small stones inside that makes a rain sound when tilted

1 3.2

A long thin wooden tool that you use to hit the white ball in pool or billiards

control stick
  • Specialized
1 5.0

A lever a pilot uses to move a plane up, down, left, and right

1 5.6

A long thin insect that looks like a twig

ugly stick
  • Offensive
1 9.3

A person or thing that looks very unattractive, often said as a joke

Pieces of grilled chicken on a wooden stick sold as a quick snack

1 8.2

A thin stick of incense burned in temples or homes during prayers

old stick
  • Offensive
1 9.6

A person who prefers the usual way of doing things and does not accept new ideas

1 9.9

A walking stick that hides a long knife inside for use as a weapon

stick horse
  • Baby Talk
1 2.3

A toy with a horse head on a stick that a child pretends to ride

clue stick
  • Slang
9.9

A pretend object used to give someone a very clear hint about something they missed

A small tree or bush with spiny stems and large leaves

A stick that people use instead of a sword for practice

licorice stick
  • Archaic
8.7

A clarinet often used in jazz bands

moxa stick
  • Specialized
9.9

A stick of dried plant leaves that people burn near the skin to give warmth in East Asian medicine

gas on a stick
  • Informal
9.9

A very bad taste or smell that makes you want to spit

A long stick with a head used to hit the ball in polo

swagger stick
  • Archaic
9.8

A short cane carried by army officers to show who is in charge or for ceremonies

A curved stick that comes back to the thrower when thrown correctly

A curved wooden tool that comes back to the thrower when thrown correctly

A wooden tool used to throw a spear farther and faster

The pointed end of a stick that can cut or poke

A walking stick with a small folding seat for sitting at outdoor events

A single stick that makes a camera steady for sharper photos

size stick
  • Specialized
7.5

A measuring tool used by shoe sellers to measure foot length and width

A dried rolled piece of cinnamon bark used to add warm spice to food

stick lac
  • Indian
9.9

A dried natural resin scraped from twigs before processing

stick moxa
  • Specialized
9.5

A stick made from dried mugwort leaves that therapists burn near the skin for traditional heat therapy

walking stick
  • Specialized
6.0

A long thin insect that looks like a twig

How Long

mast
49 4.2
pole
318 1.0
rod
148 2.1
stick
686 1.0
twig
61 1.0

Surface Forms

stick singular
sticks plural

Etymology

Stick comes from an old English word sticca meaning 'small piece of wood'. So a stick is simply a long, thin piece of wood or a similar tool.