English Dictionary

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.
Source : opted (149350)  - auto

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.
Source : opted (149351)  - auto

Anything shaped like a stick; as, a stick of wax.
Source : opted (149352)  - auto

A derogatory expression for a person; one who is inert or stupid; as, an odd stick; a poor stick.
Source : opted (149353)  - auto

A composing stick. See under Composing. It is usually a frame of metal, but for posters, handbills, etc., one made of wood is used.
Source : opted (149354)  - auto

A thrust with a pointed instrument; a stab.
Source : opted (149355)  - auto

To penetrate with a pointed instrument; to pierce; to stab; hence, to kill by piercing; as, to stick a beast.
Source : opted (149359)  - auto

To cause to penetrate; to push, thrust, or drive, so as to pierce; as, to stick a needle into one's finger.
Source : opted (149360)  - auto

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.
Source : opted (149361)  - auto

To set; to fix in; as, to stick card teeth.
Source : opted (149362)  - auto