Stick ¹

Definition: 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.

Stick ²

Definition: 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.

Stick ³

Definition: Anything shaped like a stick; as, a stick of wax.

Stick ⁴

Definition: A derogatory expression for a person; one who is inert or stupid; as, an odd stick; a poor stick.

Stick ⁵

Definition: A composing stick. See under Composing. It is usually a frame of metal, but for posters, handbills, etc., one made of wood is used.

Stick ⁶

Definition: A thrust with a pointed instrument; a stab.

Stick ⁷

Definition: To penetrate with a pointed instrument; to pierce; to stab; hence, to kill by piercing; as, to stick a beast.

Stick ⁸

Definition: 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.

Stick ⁹

Definition: To set; to fix in; as, to stick card teeth.

Stick ¹⁰

Definition: To set with something pointed; as, to stick cards.

Stick ¹¹

Definition: To fix on a pointed instrument; to impale; as, to stick an apple on a fork.

Stick ¹²

Definition: To attach by causing to adhere to the surface; as, to stick on a plaster; to stick a stamp on an envelope; also, to attach in any manner.

Stick ¹³

Definition: To compose; to set, or arrange, in a composing stick; as, to stick type.

Stick ¹⁴

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

Stick ¹⁵

Definition: To cause to stick; to bring to a stand; to pose; to puzzle; as, to stick one with a hard problem.

Stick ¹⁶

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

Stick ¹⁷

Definition: To adhere; as, glue sticks to the fingers; paste sticks to the wall.

Stick ¹⁸

Definition: To remain where placed; to be fixed; to hold fast to any position so as to be moved with difficulty; to cling; to abide; to cleave; to be united closely.

Stick ¹⁹

Definition: To be prevented from going farther; to stop by reason of some obstacle; to be stayed.

Stick ²⁰

Definition: To be embarrassed or puzzled; to hesitate; to be deterred, as by scruples; to scruple; often with at.

Stick ²¹

Definition: To cause difficulties, scruples, or hesitation.

stick ²²

Definition: threat of a penalty; "the policy so far is all stick and no carrot"

stick ²³

Definition: marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking

stick ²⁴

Definition: implement consisting of a length of wood; "he collected dry sticks for a campfire"; "the kid had a candied apple on a stick"

stick ²⁵

Definition: a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane

stick ²⁶

Definition: informal terms of the leg; "fever left him weak on his sticks"

stick ²⁷

Definition: a small thin branch of a tree

stick ²⁸

Definition: be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don''t know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"

stick ²⁹

Definition: saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous; "They stuck me with the dinner bill"; "I was stung with a huge tax bill"

stick ³⁰

Definition: come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere"

stick ³¹

Definition: stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"

stick ³²

Definition: pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed; "He stuck the needle into his finger"

stick ³³

Definition: pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument; "he stuck the cloth with the needle"

stick ³⁴

Definition: cause to protrude or as if to protrude; "stick one''s hand out of the window"; "stick one''s nose into other people''s business"

stick ³⁵

Definition: fix, force, or implant; "lodge a bullet in the table"

stick ³⁶

Definition: fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something; "stick the corner of the sheet under the mattress"

stick ³⁷

Definition: fasten with or as with pins or nails; "stick the photo onto the corkboard"

stick ³⁸

Definition: fasten with an adhesive material like glue; "stick the poster onto the wall"

stick ³⁹

Definition: cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface; "stick some feathers in the turkey before you serve it"

stick ⁴⁰

Definition: stay put (in a certain place); "We are staying in Detroit; we are not moving to Cincinnati"; "Stay put in the corner here!"; "Stick around and you will learn something!"

stick ⁴¹

Definition: be loyal to; "She stood by her husband in times of trouble"; "The friends stuck together through the war"

stick ⁴²

Definition: be a devoted follower or supporter; "The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism"; "She sticks to her principles"

stick ⁴³

Definition: endure; "The label stuck to her for the rest of her life"

stick ⁴⁴

Definition: be or become fixed; "The door sticks--we will have to plane it"