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sticks

 

[ stษชks ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

natural object

Sticks are slender pieces of wood that are typically found on the ground or can be cut from trees or bushes. They can vary in size and are often used for building fires, crafting, or as tools in various outdoor activities.

Synonyms

branches, poles, rods, twigs

Examples of usage

  • The campers gathered sticks to build a fire.
  • He picked up a stick to use as a walking aid.
  • The child used sticks to create a makeshift fort.
  • She threw a stick for the dog to fetch.
Context #2 | Verb

to adhere

To stick means to adhere or attach something to another surface. It can also imply the act of remaining in a particular place or position.

Synonyms

adhere, attach, cling, fasten

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to stick the label on the right package.
  • He tried to stick the poster on the wall without tape.
  • She decided to stick around for a while longer.
  • The gum stuck to the bottom of her shoe.

Translations

Translations of the word "sticks" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bastรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเค‚เคกเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stรถcke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tongkat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะปะธั‡ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ patyki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฃ’

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรขtons

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ palos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงubuklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง‰๋Œ€๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุตูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tyฤe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ palice

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฃๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ palice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pinnar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัา›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถngษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ palos

Etymology

The word 'stick' comes from the Old English 'sticca', which is related to the Latin 'punctum' meaning 'a point', indicating its former use as a pointed object. Historically, sticks have been utilized for various purposes, including tools for hunting and gathering, as well as for building structures in primitive societies. The term evolved to encompass a wide range of slender pieces of wood, whether used in crafts, as kindling for fires, or in various games and activities. This word has remained in use for centuries, adapting to modern language while retaining its foundational meanings.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,185 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.