Definition of stick - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
naturethin piece of wood fallen from a tree
- He picked up a stick to throw for the dog..
2.
toolslong thin piece of wood for support or hitting
- He used a stick to help him walk.
3.
sportslong thin object used in sports
- He scored a goal with his hockey stick.
4.
objectlong thin piece of a substance
- She bought a stick of butter.
5.
automobileUK lever used to change gear in a vehicleUK
- He shifted gears using the stick.
6.
- He got some stick for his mistake.
7.
disciplinethreat of punishment or negative consequences
- Management used the stick of possible layoffs to boost productivity..
8.
- They live out in the sticks.
9.
aviationTECH. control column of an aircraftTECH.
- The pilot pulled back on the stick.
Verb
1.
adhesiontr./intr. attach or adhere to a surfacetr./intr.
- The label will stick to any clean surface..
2.
poke hardtr. pierce with a sharp pointtr.
- He stuck the needle into the balloon..
3.
mechanicsintr. become fixed or jammedintr.
- The drawer tends to stick when it's humid.
4.
- He stuck the flowers in a vase..
5.
psychologyintr. persist in memory or mindintr.
- That song will stick in your head all day.
Images of stick
thin piece of wood fallen from a tree 
long thin piece of wood for support or hitting 
long thin object used in sports 
lever used to change gear in a vehicle 
control column of an aircraft
Expressions with stick
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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.
Origin of stick
Old English, sticca (peg)
Terms with stick included in their meaning
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mobility
stick to lean on for walking help
fire
small stick that ignites by friction
cosmetics
cosmetic tool in a long thin stick
music
curved stick with horsehair for playing string instruments
light source
stick of wax with a wick for light
food
sweet frozen treat on a stick
tools
long stick used as support
cooking
flat non-stick surface for baking
games
simple children's game played outdoors using a stick and ball
teeth appearance
upper front teeth that stick out noticeably
marking
mark using a white stick for identification or decoration
adhesion
adhere or stick firmly to a surface or substance
food
frozen dessert on a stick or in a tube
frozen treat
block of ice cream on a stick
food
frozen juice snack on a stick
lollipop
candy on a stick
flaming stick
stick with combustible material at one end, burned to provide light
instrument
stick with horsehair for violin strings
toy weapon
Y-shaped stick with elastic for shooting projectiles
golf
long stick used to hit a ball in golf
weapons
thick stick used as a weapon
adhesion
stick materials together using an adhesive
discipline
strike with a long thin stick as punishment
construction
bind or stick together with a substance
Examples of stick in a sentence
A stick snapped under his foot. He carved a stick to roast marshmallows. The shepherd carried a stick to guide the sheep. She swung the baseball stick with precision. The lacrosse stick was brand new. He stirred the fire with a stick.
The child found a smooth stick on the trail. She adjusted the stick before driving off. The stick was worn from years of use. She received a lot of stick for her fashion choices. The team got stick from fans after the loss. The threat of fines was the stick used to enforce the new rules. The coach used the stick of extra drills to ensure discipline. He grew up in the sticks, far from the city. The sticks offer a peaceful but isolated lifestyle. He gripped the stick tightly during turbulence. The co-pilot adjusted the stick for a smoother landing. The poster won't stick to the damp wall. Make sure the stamp will stick to the envelope. She stuck the pin into the fabric. He stuck the fork into the meat. The gears might stick if not lubricated. Sometimes the lock will stick unexpectedly. She stuck the note on the fridge. They stuck the poster to the wall. The image of the sunset will stick in my mind forever. Her words stuck in his memory long after the conversation.
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- French:morceau de bois, adhérer, ...
- German:Stock, kleben, ...
- Italian:rametto, attaccare, ...
- Spanish:palo, adherir, ...
- Portuguese:pau, colar, ...
- Chinese:树枝, 粘贴, ...
- Japanese:枝, 貼る, ...
- Arabic:عَصَا, اِلْتَصَقَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַקֵּל, לְהִידָּבֵק, ...
- Russian:палка, приклеить, ...
- Ukrainian:палиця, приклеїти, ...
- Hindi:डंडी, चिपकना, ...
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