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Definition of reverse stick - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
sportsTECH. UK field hockey technique using the stick's back sideTECH. UK
- She scored using a reverse stick technique.
- The reverse stick move surprised the opposing team.
- Mastering the reverse stick is crucial for advanced players.
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Expressions with reverse
move backward out of a space
She had to reverse out of the parking spot.
change a situation from bad to good
The team managed to reverse their fortunes with a new coach.
ability to make good things turn bad or worthless
He has a reverse Midas touch with every project.
experience a setback or failure unexpectedly
The team suffered a reverse in the final match.
moving backward or in the opposite direction
The car moved in reverse to park.
start moving backward by using the reverse gear
The car will go into reverse if you shift the gear.
moving backward using the reverse setting
He drove in reverse gear down the narrow street.
arranged in the opposite sequence from the usual one
The list is in reverse order.
gear in a vehicle for moving backwards
He shifted into reverse gear to back out of the driveway..
look at the back of something for more information
See reverse side for more details.
to switch positions or functions with someone
In the play, the actors had to reverse roles for the final scene.
the back side of something
The reverse of the coin shows an eagle.
in a completely opposite way
He thought it was easy, quite the reverse.
change direction and go the opposite way
The ship had to reverse course due to the storm.
the opposite situation or fact is correct
He thought it was easy, but the reverse is true.
commute opposite to usual traffic
His reverse commute means he avoids the morning rush hour.
process of bringing something back to its origin
Reverse import of technology can boost local innovation.
discrimination against a dominant or majority racial group
He argued that reverse racism was evident in the company's hiring policies..
sexism against the dominant gender, often men
Some argue that reverse sexism occurs in certain hiring practices.
make the receiver pay for a call or service
She decided to reverse charge the call to her parents.
discrimination against a majority group to help minorities
The policy was criticized as reverse discrimination.
designed to stop moving backward or in reverse
This fishing reel has an anti-reverse system.
situation with two changes in direction
The company's double reverse surprised the market.
paid by the person receiving the call
She made a reverse-charge call to her mom.
Expressions with stick
large, heavy stick used as a weapon
He carried a big stick for protection during his night walks.
candy flavored with licorice extract
She enjoyed a piece of licorice stick during the movie..
tool with marks for measuring length
He used a measuring stick to check the table's length.
stay in a place for a while
We decided to stick around after the concert.
served on a skewer or stick
The fair had corn dogs on a stick.
stay very near someone or something
Stick close to your friends in the crowd.
stay very near to someone or something without moving away
The puppy would stick closely to its mother all day.
attach or secure with adhesive
She used glue to stick down the wallpaper edges..
attach something onto a surface using glue or tape
Stick it on the wall with some tape.
attach or affix something to another surface
She decided to stick on a label to the jar..
push tongue out to tease, joke, or be rude
He stuck his tongue out at his friend.
extend beyond a surface or boundary
The tree branches stick out over the fence.
adhere physically to a surface
The label will stick to the bottle.
continue following a plan without changing it
She decided to stick to her plan despite the difficulties.
avoid adding opinions or guesses
Journalists should stick to the facts when reporting news.
remain on the subject, not wander to other matters
Please stick to the point during your presentation.
follow the rules without exception
You must stick to the rules during the exam.
remain united in association
The team decided to stick together despite the challenges.
be noticeable by pointing upwards
His hair tends to stick up in the morning.
defend or support someone or something
She always sticks up for her friends.
follow or adhere to a plan or idea
He will stick with the original plan despite the challenges.
continue following a decided course of action
She decided to stick with a plan despite the difficulties.
remain loyal or supportive to someone
She promised to stick by him through thick and thin..
make a social mistake by saying something embarrassing or wrong
He really stuck his foot in it during the meeting.
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- French:revers, ...
- German:Rückhandtechnik, ...
- Italian:colpo di rovescio, ...
- Spanish:revés con el palo, ...
- Portuguese:stick invertido, ...
- Chinese:反手击球, ...
- Japanese:リバーススティック, ...
- Arabic:ضَرْبَة العَصَا العَكْسِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:מַטֶּה הָפוּךְ, ...
- Russian:техника обратной клюшки, ...
- Ukrainian:зворотний удар, ...
- Hindi:रिवर्स स्टिक, ...
- Bengali:রিভার্স স্টিক, ...
- Catalan:revers del pal, ...
- Czech:úder obrácenou stranou hole, ...
- Danish:baghåndsteknik, ...
- Dutch:backhandstick, ...
- Greek:αντίστροφο μπαστούνι, ...
- Hungarian:fordított ütés, ...
- Khmer:បច្ចេកទេសវាយបាល់ហុកគីដោយផ្នែកខាងក្រោយដំបង, ...
- Korean:리버스 스틱, ...
- Persian:چوب معکوس, ...
- Polish:technika odwrotnego kija, ...
- Portuguese (BR):taco invertido, ...
- Romanian:lovitură cu partea inversă a crossei, ...
- Swedish:omvänd klubba, ...
- Thai:ไม้กลับด้าน, ...
- Turkish:ters sopa, ...
- Vietnamese:gậy ngược, ...
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