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stick

/ˈstɪk/

US UK

noun

plural sticks

[count] :a cut or broken branch or twig

They collected dry sticks for the campfire.

a pile of sticks

[count] a long, thin piece of wood, metal, plastic, etc., that is used for a particular purpose

He served pieces of fruit on sticks.

a candied apple on a stick

a measuring/hiking stick - see also broomstick, chopstick, dipstick, drumstick, walking stick, yardstick

a long, thin object that is used for hitting or moving a ball or puck in a game

a hockey/lacrosse stick

a stick that is used as a weapon

You know the old saying: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words/names can/will never hurt me. - often used figuratively in British English

The minister's inappropriate comments gave his opponents a new stick with which to beat him. - see also nightstick

[count] something that is long and thin like a stick

He has sticks for legs.

cinnamon/carrot/celery sticks - often + of

a stick of dynamite - see also fish stick, matchstick, pogo stick

a long piece of something that is usually wrapped in paper, plastic, etc.

a stick of gum/butter

a solid substance that is sold in a tall container which is open at the top

a glue stick

a stick of deodorant - see also lipstick

[count] joystick

The pilot pulled back on the stick.

stick shift

Does your car have a stick?

the sticks informal :an area in the country that is far away from towns and cities

We live way out in the sticks. [=the boonies, the boondocks]

[count] informal :punishment or the threat of punishment that is used to try to persuade someone to do something

This sense of stick is often contrasted with carrot, which refers to the reward or advantage someone will get if they do something.

She'll have to choose between the carrot and the stick.

They say that a carrot works better than a stick.

The administration was criticized for its carrot-and-stick approach to foreign policy.

[noncount] Brit informal :criticism

I gave him a lot of stick [=flak] for his mistake. - see also big stick, candlestick, slapstick

get on the stick

US informal :to start working hard at something that you have been avoiding doing

You'd better get on the stick with those college applications!

more than you can shake a stick at

xem shake

stick to beat someone with

or stick with which to beat someone

Brit informal :something that is used to attack or punish someone or to make an attack or punishment seem reasonable or right

The fee is just another stick with which to beat the unions.

These charges have given her opponents a new stick to beat her with.

the short end of the stick

chiefly US informal :unfair or unfavorable treatment

She got the short end of the stick in the deal.

the wrong end of the stick

chiefly Brit informal :an incorrect understanding of something

You've got (hold of) the wrong end of the stick. He didn't push me; I fell.

up sticks

Brit informal :to pack up your belongings and move to a different place

They upped sticks and left for London.

verb

sticks ; stuck ; sticking

always followed by an adverb or preposition

[+ obj] :to push (something usually sharp or pointed) into something

He stuck a toothpick in/into the sandwich.

The jacket was too thick to stick a pin through.

The nurse stuck the needle into the patient's leg.

Stick these candles in the birthday cake.

[no obj] of something usually sharp or pointed :to go partly into something

The thorn stuck in the dog's paw.

The spears stuck into the ground. :to have a part that has been pushed into something :to be partly inside something

The victim was found with a knife sticking out of her back.

darts sticking out of the wall

I saw a letter sticking (out) from his pocket. = I saw a letter sticking out of his pocket.

always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] informal :to put (something or someone) in a specified place

He stuck [=tucked] the pencil behind his ear.

The dog stuck its head out the window.

She stuck [=pushed] the letter under the door.

She stuck [=reached] her hand into the box and pulled out a piece of paper.

The librarian stuck [=put] the book back on its shelf.

The little girl stuck her fingers in the batter.

The photographer stuck the shorter people in the front row.

The deer stuck its nose up in the air.

He pointed the gun at me and said stick 'em up. [=put your hands up in the air]

a always used before an adverb or preposition [+ obj] informal :to attach (something) to a surface with glue, tape, pins, etc.

She stuck two stamps on the letter.

He stuck a note (up) on the door.

She stuck the pieces of wood together with glue.

[no obj] :to become attached to the surface of something

The suction cup wouldn't stick.

Several pages had stuck together.

Spray the pan with oil to keep the biscuits from sticking. - often + to

The peanut butter stuck to the knife.

Magnets stick to steel.

The glue had stuck to her fingers.

[no obj] :to become difficult or impossible to move from a place or position

The door's handle has a tendency to stick.

That door always sticks.

Her foot stuck in the mud.

A piece of food stuck [=lodged] in her throat. - often used figuratively

His words stuck in my mind. [=I remembered his words]

One of the kids called him Stretch, and the name stuck. [=everyone started calling him Stretch]

You can charge them with fraud, but you'll need more evidence if you want to make it stick. [=if you want them to be legally punished for fraud]

[+ obj] Brit informal :to deal with or accept (an unpleasant situation, experience, person, etc.) :stand

usually used in questions and negative statements with can, can't, cannot, could, and couldn't

He couldn't stick the new job.

How can you stick being there all the time?

She can't stick his friends. [=she strongly dislikes his friends] - see also stuck

stick around

[phrasal verb] informal :to stay somewhere especially in order to wait for something or someone

Stick around. The band should start playing soon.

If you stick around, you can meet my girlfriend.

stick at it

Brit informal :to continue doing or trying to do something

If you stick at it [=keep at it] long enough, you'll succeed.

stick at nothing

Brit informal :to be willing to do anything in order to get or achieve something

She'll stick at nothing [=stop at nothing] to get what she wants.

stick a toe in the water

xem toe

stick by

[phrasal verb]

stick by (someone or something) :to continue to support or be loyal to (someone or something)

The troops stuck by [=stood by] their general to the end.

She stuck by [=stood by] her husband throughout the trial.

I stick by my promise. [=I still will do what I promised]

He stuck by what he said earlier.

stick in your craw

xem craw

stick it to (someone)

US informal :to treat (someone) harshly or unfairly especially in order to get something for yourself (such as revenge or money)

Her political rivals used the scandal as an opportunity to stick it to her.

businesses that stick it to consumers by charging high fees

The government is really sticking it to the taxpayers.

stick like glue

informal

to stay very firmly attached to something

Wash the egg off before it dries, or it will stick like glue. - often used figuratively

One of the kids called him Stretch, and the nickname stuck (to him) like glue. [=everyone started calling him by that nickname]

to stay very close to someone

Her dog always stuck to her like glue.

The two friends stick (together) like glue.

stick out

[phrasal verb]

to extend outward beyond an edge or surface

His ears stick out. [=they extend outward more than most people's ears]

A peninsula sticks out from the shore into the bay.

stick out (something) or stick (something) out :to extend (something, such as a body part) outward

She said hello, and stuck her hand out.

He stuck out his chest and walked away.

She was sitting with her feet stuck out in the aisle.

Stick out your tongue and say ah.

to be easily seen or recognized

You will certainly stick out [=stand out] with that orange hat.

to be better or more important than the other people or things in a group in a way that is easily seen or noticed

Only one contestant really sticks out [=stands out] in my mind.

Two facts stick out from her testimony.

stick out (something) or stick (something) out informal :to continue doing (something unpleasant or difficult)

She stuck the job out for the remainder of the summer.

Though the home team was down by 20 points, a few fans stuck it out [=stayed and watched the game] until the very end.

stick out for (something) Brit informal :to refuse to accept or agree to something in order to get (something)

The strikers are sticking out for [=holding out for] higher pay.

stick out like a sore thumb

xem sore

stick to

[phrasal verb]

stick to (something) :to continue doing or using (something) especially when it is difficult to do so

She stuck to her story about the money already being missing when she got there.

Please stick to the script/subject/rules.

Stick to the marked trails.

If you want to succeed, you've got to stick to it! [=keep trying, working, etc.] :to not change (a decision, belief, etc.)

I intend to stick to my promise/word.

She's sticking to her decision to retire.

stick together

informal :to continue to support each other

Families need to stick together.

stick to your guns

xem gun

stick two fingers up at

xem finger

stick up

[phrasal verb]

to extend upward above a surface

The baby's hair sticks (straight) up.

A large rock was sticking up in the middle of the river.

stick up for (someone) informal :to defend (someone) against attack or criticism

He stuck up for his friend.

She stuck up for herself. - see also stickup

stick with

[phrasal verb] informal

stick with (something) :to continue using or doing (something)

You need to find a job and stick with it.

I'll stick with my usual brand. :to not change (a decision, belief, etc.)

The company is sticking with its decision to close the store.

stick (someone) with (something or someone) :to force (someone) to deal with (something or someone unpleasant)

They always stick me with the bill. [=make me pay the bill]

The teacher always sticks me with Tom. - often used as (be/get) stuck with

I was stuck with washing dishes.

I got stuck with Tom again.

stick with (someone)

to stay close to (someone) in a race or competition

The challenger stuck with the champion until the very last round.

to stay near (someone) in order to gain knowledge, protection, etc.

Stick with me, kid, and you'll learn something!

to be remembered by someone for a very long time

The lessons she learned from that experience stuck with her.

stick your head above the parapet

xem parapet

stick your neck out

xem neck

stick your nose in/into

xem nose

stick your oar in

xem oar

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