stick

B2
Pronunciation
/stɪk/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

An elongated piece of wood or similar material, typically put to some use, for example as a wand or baton.

2 Definition

Any roughly cylindrical (or rectangular) unit of a substance.

Example Sentences
  • Sealing wax is available as a cylindrical or rectangular stick.
3 Definition

Material or objects attached to a stick or the like.

4 Definition

A tool, control, or instrument shaped somewhat like a stick.

5 Definition

A stick-like item:

6 Definition

Ability; specifically:

7 Definition

A person or group of people. (Perhaps, in some senses, because people are, broadly speaking, tall and thin, like pieces of wood.)

8 Definition

Encouragement or punishment, or (resulting) vigour or other improved behavior.

9 Definition

A measure.

10 Definition

The traction of tires on the road surface.

11 Definition

The amount of fishing line resting on the water surface before a cast; line stick.

12 Definition

A thrust with a pointed instrument; a stab.

13 Definition

Criticism or ridicule.

Verb
24 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cut a piece of wood to be the stick member of a cope-and-stick joint.

2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • to stick type
3 Definition

To furnish or set with sticks.

4 Definition

To become or remain attached; to adhere.

Example Sentences
  • The tape will not stick if it melts.
5 Definition

To jam; to stop moving.

Example Sentences
  • The lever sticks if you push it too far up.
6 Definition

To tolerate, to endure, to stick with.

7 Definition

To persist.

Example Sentences
  • His old nickname stuck.
8 Definition

Of snow, to remain frozen on landing.

9 Definition

To remain loyal; to remain firm.

Example Sentences
  • Just stick to your strategy, and you will win.
10 Definition

To hesitate, to be reluctant; to refuse (in negative phrases).

11 Definition

To be puzzled (at something), have difficulty understanding.

12 Definition

To cause difficulties, scruples, or hesitation.

13 Definition

To attach with glue or as if by gluing.

Example Sentences
  • Stick the label on the jar.
14 Definition

To place, set down (quickly or carelessly).

Example Sentences
  • Stick your bag over there and come with me.
15 Definition

To press (something with a sharp point) into something else.

Example Sentences
  • The balloon will pop when I stick this pin in it.
16 Definition

To fix on a pointed instrument; to impale.

Example Sentences
  • to stick an apple on a fork
17 Definition

To adorn or deck with things fastened on as by piercing.

18 Definition

To perform (a landing) perfectly.

Example Sentences
  • Once again, the world champion sticks the dismount.
19 Definition

To propagate plants by cuttings.

Example Sentences
  • Stick cuttings from geraniums promptly.
20 Definition

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

21 Definition

To bring to a halt; to stymie; to puzzle.

Example Sentences
  • to stick somebody with a hard problem
22 Definition

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

23 Definition

To have sexual intercourse with.

24 Definition

To stand pat: to cease taking any more cards and finalize one's hand.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Likely to stick; sticking, sticky.

Example Sentences
  • A sticker type of glue. The stickest kind of gum.