Stick

usgb/stɪk/
noun

A piece of wood, often thin and long.

He picked up a stick and threw it for the dog to fetch.
Visual representation of "stick" - A piece of wood, often thin and long

Often appears as...

  • pick up a stick
  • throw a stick
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Common Idioms

The noun 'stick' is often used in sports and outdoor activity-related idioms.

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Let's stick to the beaten path to avoid getting lost.
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Metaphorical Use

'Stick' can metaphorically mean support or reinforcement in different contexts.

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I’ll always stick by you, no matter what happens.
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