American Dictionary
Definition stick in American English
stick
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/stɪk/
Example
I went out to find some sticks for a fire.
1.2
a long thin piece of wood used as a weapon or for making an animal move in the direction you want it to
Synonyms and related words
Example
a hockey stick
Synonyms and related words
Example
a popsicle stick

Related Words
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polo (noun)
the boot in (phrase)
the knife in (phrase)
selfie stick (noun)
shooting stick (noun)
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out a mile (phrase)
stick (verb)
stick (noun)
stick around (phrasal verb)
stick at (phrasal verb)
stick by (phrasal verb)
stick in your craw (phrase)
stick in your (phrase)
stick in your throat (phrase)
stick insect (noun)
stick on (phrasal verb)
stick out (phrasal verb)
stick out for (phrasal verb)
stick shift (noun)
stick to (phrasal verb)
stick together (phrasal verb)
stick up (phrasal verb)
stick up for (phrasal verb)
stick with (phrasal verb)
stick your oar in (phrase)
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stick-in-the-mud (noun)
stick-on (adjective)
stick-up (noun)
out like a sore thumb (phrase)
swizzle stick (noun)
walking stick (noun)