nounπShareAn elongated piece of wood or similar material, typically put to some use, for example as a wand or baton."The little boy used a stick to help him balance his building blocks. "materialitemthingutensilessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny roughly cylindrical (or rectangular) unit of a substance."Sealing wax is available as a cylindrical or rectangular stick."itemunitessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMaterial or objects attached to a stick or the like."The child used a stick to attach colorful leaves to her notebook. "materialitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tool, control, or instrument shaped somewhat like a stick."The carpenter used a long wooden stick to measure the length of the table. "utensildeviceitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stick-like item:"My little brother used a stick to draw in the sand. "itemthingmaterialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAbility; specifically:"Her stick-to-it-iveness was her greatest strength. "abilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person or group of people. (Perhaps, in some senses, because people are, broadly speaking, tall and thin, like pieces of wood.)"The stick of students in the class was very focused during the lesson. "grouppersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEncouragement or punishment, or (resulting) vigour or other improved behavior."The teacher's praise was a strong stick for improving the student's behaviour. "attitudeactioncharactermindmoralessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA measure."The recipe called for a stick of butter. "unitamountessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut a piece of wood to be the stick member of a cope-and-stick joint."The carpenter carefully stuck a piece of wood to make the stick member for the window frame. "technicalbuildingstructureworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo compose; to set, or arrange, in a composing stick."to stick type"writinglanguagejobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish or set with sticks."The carpenter will stick wooden supports into the soil to build the new fence. "materialutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe traction of tires on the road surface."The car's good tires provided excellent stick on the icy road. "vehicletechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe amount of fishing line resting on the water surface before a cast; line stick."Before making his cast, the fisherman carefully measured the stick of line on the water. "sportnauticalfishtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thrust with a pointed instrument; a stab."The chef's knife slipped, and the accidental stick into the wooden cutting board made a loud thwack. "weaponactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become or remain attached; to adhere."The tape will not stick if it melts."materialphysicschemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo jam; to stop moving."The lever sticks if you push it too far up."machineactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tolerate, to endure, to stick with."She stuck with her studies, even though they were difficult. "attitudecharacterabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo persist."His old nickname stuck."attitudeactioncharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf snow, to remain frozen on landing."The snowflakes stuck to the window pane after the sudden snowfall. "weatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remain loyal; to remain firm."Just stick to your strategy, and you will win."attitudecharactervaluemoralessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hesitate, to be reluctant; to refuse (in negative phrases)."My brother always sticks to his old ways; he refuses to try new things at work. "attitudecharactertendencyactionmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be puzzled (at something), have difficulty understanding."I'm sticking with this math problem; I just can't figure it out. "mindlanguagecommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause difficulties, scruples, or hesitation."The strict rules of the school club meeting stuck in her mind, making her hesitate to volunteer for a project. "attitudecharactermoralmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attach with glue or as if by gluing."Stick the label on the jar."materialactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place, set down (quickly or carelessly)."Stick your bag over there and come with me."actionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo press (something with a sharp point) into something else."The balloon will pop when I stick this pin in it."actionutensilessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fix on a pointed instrument; to impale."to stick an apple on a fork"actionweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adorn or deck with things fastened on as by piercing."The children used colorful ribbons to stick decorations onto their classroom door. "appearancestyleartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform (a landing) perfectly."Once again, the world champion sticks the dismount."sportachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo propagate plants by cuttings."Stick cuttings from geraniums promptly."agricultureplantessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(joinery) To run or plane (mouldings) in a machine, in contradistinction to working them by hand. Such mouldings are said to be stuck."The carpenter used a machine to stick the decorative mouldings onto the wall. "technicalmachinebuildingworkindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring to a halt; to stymie; to puzzle."to stick somebody with a hard problem"attitudecharactermindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo impose upon; to compel to pay; sometimes, to cheat."The landlord is trying to stick the tenants with a huge increase in rent. "businessfinanceeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have sexual intercourse with.sexbodyhumanactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stand pat: to cease taking any more cards and finalize one's hand."After looking at his cards, the student decided to stick with his current hand and not ask for any more. "gamesportentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareLikely to stick; sticking, sticky."A sticker type of glue. The stickest kind of gum."appearancematerialsubstancequalityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCriticism or ridicule."The teacher's stick about my poor presentation hurt my feelings. "communicationattitudelanguagecharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading