Stick ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Stick ( noun )

1. A thin piece of wood or other material that is long and narrow and that is used to support or hold things.
2. A long thin object that is used to control a kite or other flying object.
3. A long thin object that is used to hit a ball in a game.
4. A long thin object that is used to support a person who is walking or climbing.
5. A small, thin piece of wood or other material that is used as a tool or weapon.

Origin:

Middle english stikke, from old english sticca; akin to old high german steccho stick, latin tendere to stretch.

Examples:

1. He picked up a stick and used it to prod the fire.
2. She held a stick in her hand and used it to play the drum.
3. The boy was flying a kite with a stick.
4. He leaned on a stick as he walked up the hill.
5. The prisoner was able to make a crude weapon out of a stick.

(As a verb)

Stick ( verb )

1. A thin piece of wood or other material that is long and narrow and that is used to support or hold things.
2. A long thin object that is used to control a kite or other flying object.
3. A long thin object that is used to hit a ball in a game.
4. A long thin object that is used to support a person who is walking or climbing.
5. A small, thin piece of wood or other material that is used as a tool or weapon.

Origin:

Middle english stikke, from old english sticca; akin to old high german steccho stick, latin tendere to stretch.

Examples:

1. He picked up a stick and used it to prod the fire.
2. She held a stick in her hand and used it to play the drum.
3. The boy was flying a kite with a stick.
4. He leaned on a stick as he walked up the hill.
5. The prisoner was able to make a crude weapon out of a stick.