stuck

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈstʌk/
/ˈstʌk/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A thrust.

Verb
21 definition(s)
1 Definition

To become or remain attached; to adhere.

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

To jam; to stop moving.

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

To tolerate, to endure, to stick with.

4 Definition

To persist.

Example Sentences
  • His old nickname stuck.
5 Definition

Of snow, to remain frozen on landing.

6 Definition

To remain loyal; to remain firm.

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

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

8 Definition

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

9 Definition

To cause difficulties, scruples, or hesitation.

10 Definition

To attach with glue or as if by gluing.

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

To place, set down (quickly or carelessly).

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

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

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

To fix on a pointed instrument; to impale.

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

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

15 Definition

To perform (a landing) perfectly.

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

To propagate plants by cuttings.

Example Sentences
  • Stick cuttings from geraniums promptly.
17 Definition

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

18 Definition

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

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

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

20 Definition

To have sexual intercourse with.

21 Definition

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

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Unable to move.

Example Sentences
  • Can you shift this gate? I think it’s stuck.
2 Definition

Unable to progress with a task.

Example Sentences
  • I’m totally stuck on this question in the test.
3 Definition

No longer functioning, frozen up, frozen.

Example Sentences
  • There are several ways to close a stuck program.