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Meaning ofstickin English

stick

us//stɪk//uk//stɪk//

Pluralsticks
Past Tensestuck
Past Participlestuck
Participle Verbsticking
Third Person Singularsticks

Definitions

Noun
1. a wooden object for various uses
2. a small tree branch (twig)
3. a long, thin wooden piece
  The hiker used a stick to navigate through the dense forest.
4. a cane for walking aid
  The elderly man relied on a stick to help him walk upstairs.
5. a wooden or metal club
  The athlete used a stick to defend himself in the game.
6. a portable computer storage device
  The new laptop came with a stick to expand its storage capacity.
7. a long, thin object for sports
  The hockey player used a stick to hit the puck.
8. a sports implement for controlling a ball or puck
  The golfer chose a stick with a flexible shaft for better control.
9. a whip used by a jockey
  The jockey carried a stick to control the horse during the race.
10. a board for sports like surfing or skating
  The surfer chose a stick with a smooth surface for better balance.
11. a pole with a flag marking a hole
  The golfer looked for a stick to identify the hole on the green.
12. a cue stick for billiards or pool
  The player chose a stick with a leather tip for shooting pool.
13. a rectangular block of butter or shortening
  The baker needed a stick of butter to make the cake.
14. a rectangular piece of gum
  She unwrapped a stick of gum and started chewing.
15. objects attached to a central rod
  The drummer used a pair of sticks to play the drums.
16. a manual transmission control
  The driver had to use the stick shift to change gears.
17. a manual transmission in a vehicle
  The driver had to use the stick to shift gears in the old car.
18. an aircraft's control column (joystick)
  The pilot grasped the stick firmly to control the plane's direction.
19. a tool for assembling type in letterpress printing
  The typesetter carefully placed the stick into the press to create the desired font.
20. a musical instrument (clarinet)
  The musician picked up the stick and began to play a beautiful melody on the clarinet.
21. long-range golf club driving ability
  The golfer's stick allowed him to drive the ball over 400 yards.
22. a bat's hitting power; potential
  The baseball player's stick was impressive, hitting several home runs.
23. general hitting skill; player's prowess
  The coach evaluated the player's stick to improve their overall performance.
24. hockey stick's accuracy; player's technique
  The hockey team's stick handling was impressive, allowing them to maintain possession.
25. a planted audience member (magic); assistant
  The magician used a stick in the audience to make the trick more convincing.
26. a house player (gambling); shill
  The casino hired a stick to play at the poker table and attract more customers.
27. a fighter pilot (aviation); joystick operator
  The air force recruited a skilled stick to fly the new fighter jet.
28. a small infantry group (military)
  The commander led a stick of soldiers on a mission behind enemy lines.
29. a negative stimulus; punishment
  The teacher used a stick to discipline the naughty student.
30. physical punishment; beatings
  The child feared the stick his father used to punish him.
31. energy; vigorous effort
  The team put a lot of stick into their performance to win the game.
32. aggressive driving; speeding
  The police cracked down on stick on the highway to reduce accidents.
33. tire traction on road surface
  The car's stick on the wet road was not good, so it slipped.
34. fishing line on water; before casting
  The fisherman checked the stick of his line before casting it into the water.
Verb
1. to become attached; adhere
  The glue will stick to the paper if you apply it correctly.
2. to jam; stop moving
  The old door will stick if you don't oil the hinges regularly.
3. to tolerate or endure something; persist
  The team will stick to their strategy despite the challenges.
4. to remain frozen (in a state)
  The computer screen will stick on the login page if you don't enter the password.
5. to persist or continue (in a situation)
  The team will stick to their plan despite the challenges.
6. to remain loyal or committed
  The friends promised to stick together through thick and thin.
7. to attach with adhesive; bond
  The glue will stick the paper together if applied correctly.
8. to place down quickly; set carelessly
  She will stick the note on the fridge as a reminder.
9. to stab or pierce with force
  The hunter used a sharp stick to stab the wild animal.
10. to fix on a sharp point; impale something
  The gardener had to stick the rose stem on a sharp point to support it.
11. to adorn with pierced items; decorate
  The artist used a stick to pierce the leather and create a beautiful design.
12. to perform a perfect landing
  The pilot managed to stick the landing perfectly, impressing the passengers.
13. to propagate plants by cuttings
  The gardener will stick the cutting into the soil to grow a new plant.
14. to machine-mould wood surfaces
  The carpenter used a stick to shape and smooth the wood surface.

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