Sticks: meaning, definitions and examples
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sticks
[ stษชks ]
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
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.
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:
๐ต๐น bastรตes
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคเคกเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Stรถcke
๐ฎ๐ฉ tongkat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐะปะธัะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ patyki
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฃ
๐ซ๐ท bรขtons
๐ช๐ธ palos
๐น๐ท รงubuklar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุตู
๐จ๐ฟ tyฤe
๐ธ๐ฐ palice
๐จ๐ณ ๆฃๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ palice
๐ฎ๐ธ pinnar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถngษlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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