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stick

stick

829 1.0
A long thin object often made of wood used as a simple tool or support
  • noun
  • /stɪk/
: 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
354 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
117 1.0

A long stick that helps a person walk

is the general support or tool form rather than a mobility aid
chopstick
vsstick
31 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
drumstick
vsstick
18 2.1

A thin wooden tool a drummer uses to hit a drum

is the general long thin tool, not specifically for musical striking
hockey stick
vsstick
15 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
walking stick
vsstick
14 1.8

A stick used to support a person while walking

is the broader long thin support object beyond personal mobility use
broomstick
vsstick
9 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
pogo stick
vsstick
8 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
matchstick
vsstick
7 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
measuring stick
vsstick
5 2.1

A long rod with marks for measuring length

is the general long thin form, not primarily for measuring
dipstick
vsstick
5 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
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
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
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
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
throw stick
vsstick
1 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
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
shooting stick
vsstick
  • UK
1 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
1 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
stob
vsstick
  • Archaic
1 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
fencing stick
vsstick
1 6.6

A stick that people use instead of a sword for practice

is the standard long thin implement, not specialized for fencing
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

Idioms

8 7.1

To get a worse or unfair result than others

stick in the mud
  • Offensive
8 8.1

A person who does not like change or try new things

5 9.8

To openly oppose people in power to cause them trouble

To finish a jump or move smoothly without falling

stick-in-the-mud
  • Offensive
3 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 9.4

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

1 8.8

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

Christ on a stick
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A short shocked cry showing disbelief about something ridiculous

1 9.9

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

1 9.9

To call someone ugly as a joke

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

1 9.9

To be given unfair, unpleasant tasks or treatment

A joking way to say something is very unpleasant or painful

An impossible thing that someone asks for

1 9.9

To become involved in a messy situation and make it worse

1 6.7

Keep supporting your idea when others disagree

To want something that is impossible or not realistic

1 9.9

Very weak and cannot help or lead

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

To leave a place quickly, often to avoid trouble

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

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

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

To create problems for yourself later

9.9

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

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

To say or do something embarrassing by accident

8.6

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

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

Only work in the area you know well

To follow prepared words when speaking without adding new ideas

Compounds

23 1.0

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

15 1.2

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

14 1.8

A stick used to support a person while walking

11 6.9

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

11 2.6

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

hockey stick
  • Specialized
10 4.6

A graph shape that stays flat over time then rises quickly

9 4.0

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

8 4.6

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

8 1.3

A thin piece of raw carrot eaten as a snack

A small stick for stirring drinks like cocktails in a glass

A long rod with marks for measuring length

3 1.3

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

ugly stick
  • Offensive
2 9.3

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

2 5.6

A long thin insect that looks like a twig

licorice stick
  • Archaic
2 8.7

A clarinet often used in jazz bands

2 3.8

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

old stick
  • Offensive
2 9.6

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

2 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

stick horse
  • Baby Talk
1 2.3

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

1 8.2

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

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

1 8.1

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

1 9.9

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

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

walking stick
  • Specialized
1 6.0

A long thin insect that looks like a twig

1 8.2

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

1 7.0

A single stick that makes a camera steady for sharper photos

swagger stick
  • Archaic
1 9.8

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

clue stick
  • Slang
1 9.9

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

A wooden tool used to throw a spear farther and faster

1 8.3

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

A small tree or bush with spiny stems and large leaves

A stick that people use instead of a sword for practice

The pointed end of a stick that can cut or poke

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

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

size stick
  • Specialized
7.5

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

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

How Long

mast
50 4.2
pole
354 1.0
rod
229 2.1
stick
829 1.0
twig
58 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.