stick — a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut from a tree
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut from a tree
Pronunciation (IPA): /stɪk/
Example Sentences
- My teacher always carries a pointer stick, but uses it more for dramatic gestures than actual pointing.
- The gum stuck to my shoe and followed me around like a loyal pet.
- I decided to stick with my original plan despite the difficulties.
stick
NOUN[/stɪk/]
a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut from a tree
The gum sticks stubbornly to his shoe.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'stician', meaning 'to pierce' or 'to stab'. The word originates from the Germanic language family, where the basic concept of penetrating something with a pointed object evolved to encompass the meanings of a rod-like object and the action of adhering or fastening.
Breakdown
Old English 'stician' (to pierce, stab) → Middle English 'sticken' → Modern English 'stick'. The semantic shift extended from the action of piercing to both the noun (a pointed rod) and verb (to adhere or fasten).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My teacher always carries a pointer stick, but uses it more for dramatic gestures than actual pointing.”
“The gum stuck to my shoe and followed me around like a loyal pet.”
“I decided to stick with my original plan despite the difficulties.”
“He stuck the flag into the ground to mark the territory.”
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