stick

Definitions

1. 1transitive verb

   A small shoot, or branch, separated, as by a cutting, from a tree or shrub; also, any stem or branch of a tree, of any size, cut for fuel or timber.

2. 2transitive verb

   Any long and comparatively slender piece of wood, whether in natural form or shaped with tools; a rod; a wand; a staff; as, the stick of a rocket; a walking stick.

3. 3transitive verb

   Anything shaped like a stick; as, a stick of wax.

4. 4transitive verb

   A derogatory expression for a person; one who is inert or stupid; as, an odd stick; a poor stick.

5. 5transitive verb

   A composing stick. See under Composing. It is usually a frame of metal, but for posters, handbills, etc., one made of wood is used.

6. 6transitive verb

   A thrust with a pointed instrument; a stab.

7. 7noun

   To penetrate with a pointed instrument; to pierce; to stab; hence, to kill by piercing; as, to stick a beast.

8. 8noun

   To cause to penetrate; to push, thrust, or drive, so as to pierce; as, to stick a needle into one's finger.

9. 9noun

   To fasten, attach, or cause to remain, by thrusting in; hence, also, to adorn or deck with things fastened on as by piercing; as, to stick a pin on the sleeve.

10. 10noun

    To set; to fix in; as, to stick card teeth.

11. 11noun

    To set with something pointed; as, to stick cards.

12. 12noun

    To fix on a pointed instrument; to impale; as, to stick an apple on a fork.

13. 13noun

    To attach by causing to adhere to the surface; as, to stick on a plaster; to stick a stamp on an envelope; also, to attach in any manner.

14. 14noun

    To compose; to set, or arrange, in a composing stick; as, to stick type.

15. 15noun

    To run or plane (moldings) in a machine, in contradistinction to working them by hand. Such moldings are said to be stuck.

16. 16noun

    To cause to stick; to bring to a stand; to pose; to puzzle; as, to stick one with a hard problem.

17. 17noun

    To impose upon; to compel to pay; sometimes, to cheat.

18. 18intransitive verb

    To adhere; as, glue sticks to the fingers; paste sticks to the wall.

19. 19intransitive verb

    To remain where placed; to be fixed; to hold fast to any position so as to be moved with difficulty; to cling; to abide; to cleave; to be united closely.

20. 20intransitive verb

    To be prevented from going farther; to stop by reason of some obstacle; to be stayed.

21. 21intransitive verb

    To be embarrassed or puzzled; to hesitate; to be deterred, as by scruples; to scruple; -- often with at.

22. 22intransitive verb

    To cause difficulties, scruples, or hesitation.

23. 23noun

    threat of a penalty

    "the policy so far is all stick and no carrot"

24. 24noun

    marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking

    Synonyms

    jointreefer
25. 25noun

    an implement consisting of a length of wood

    "he collected dry sticks for a campfire"

    "the kid had a candied apple on a stick"

26. 26noun

    a long thin implement resembling a length of wood

    "cinnamon sticks"

    "a stick of dynamite"

27. 27noun

    a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane

    Synonyms

    joystick
28. 28noun

    a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball

29. 29noun

    informal terms for the leg

    "fever left him weak on his sticks"

    Synonyms

    pegpin
30. 30noun

    a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine

31. 31noun

    a small thin branch of a tree

32. 32verb

    be a mystery or bewildering to

    "This beats me!"

    "Got me--I don't know the answer!"

    Synonyms

    amazebafflebeatbewilderdumbfoundflummoxgetgravelmystifynonplusperplexpose

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33. 33verb

    saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous

    "They stuck me with the dinner bill"

    "I was stung with a huge tax bill"

    Synonyms

    sting
34. 34verb

    come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

    "The dress clings to her body"

    "The label stuck to the box"

    Synonyms

    adherecleaveclingcohere
35. 35verb

    stick to firmly

    "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"

    Synonyms

    adherebindbond
36. 36verb

    pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed

    "He stuck the needle into his finger"

37. 37verb

    pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument

    "he stuck the cloth with the needle"

38. 38verb

    put, fix, force, or implant

    "lodge a bullet in the table"

    "stick your thumb in the crack"

    Synonyms

    depositlodgewedge
39. 39verb

    fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something

    "stick the corner of the sheet under the mattress"

40. 40verb

    fasten with or as with pins or nails

    "stick the photo onto the corkboard"

41. 41verb

    fasten with an adhesive material like glue

    "stick the poster onto the wall"

42. 42verb

    cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface

    "stick some feathers in the turkey before you serve it"

43. 43verb

    stay put (in a certain place)

    "We are staying in Detroit; we are not moving to Cincinnati"

    "Stay put in the corner here!"

    Synonyms

    stay
44. 44verb

    be loyal to

    "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"

    "The friends stuck together through the war"

    Synonyms

    adhere
45. 45verb

    be a devoted follower or supporter

    "The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism"

    "She sticks to her principles"

    Synonyms

    adhere
46. 46verb

    endure

    "The label stuck to her for the rest of her life"

47. 47verb

    be or become fixed

    "The door sticks--we will have to plane it"