nounπShareAn elongated piece of wood or similar material, typically put to some use, for example as a wand or baton."The children gathered sticks in the park to build a small fort. "materialitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny roughly cylindrical (or rectangular) unit of a substance."Sealing wax is available as a cylindrical or rectangular stick."unititemsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMaterial or objects attached to a stick or the like."The toddler made a funny face with a lollipop; some of the candy sticks were still on his face. "materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tool, control, or instrument shaped somewhat like a stick."He used the sticks on his gaming console to control the character's movement. "utensilitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stick-like item:"My daughter loves to draw with colorful chalk sticks on the sidewalk. "itemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAbility; specifically:"Her stick at mathematics, specifically her understanding of geometry, was impressive. "abilityChat 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 teacher asked a few sticks from the basketball team to help carry the equipment. "persongroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEncouragement or punishment, or (resulting) vigour or other improved behavior."The team responded well to the coach's sticks, winning the next three games after he implemented stricter training and penalties for errors. "attitudeactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA measure."The baker uses sticks of butter, each equal to half a cup, for this cake recipe. "amountunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut a piece of wood to be the stick member of a cope-and-stick joint."The carpenter will sticks the door frame pieces tomorrow to create the cope-and-stick joints for the panel. "technicalbuildingarchitectureindustrymaterialstructureworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo compose; to set, or arrange, in a composing stick."to stick type"writinglanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish or set with sticks."My little brother loves to build forts, so he always sticks his blanket fort with lots of branches he finds in the yard. "utilitymaterialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become or remain attached; to adhere."The tape will not stick if it melts."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo jam; to stop moving."The lever sticks if you push it too far up."machinetechnicalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tolerate, to endure, to stick with."Even when school gets hard, I sticks with my studies because I want to graduate. "attitudecharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo persist."His old nickname stuck."attitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf snow, to remain frozen on landing."The snow is really starting to stick; the ground is now completely white. "weatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remain loyal; to remain firm."Just stick to your strategy, and you will win."attitudecharactermoralvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hesitate, to be reluctant; to refuse (in negative phrases)."She doesn't stick at all when asked to help her friends. "attitudecharacteractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be puzzled (at something), have difficulty understanding."The math problem really sticks me; I don't know how to start it. "mindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause difficulties, scruples, or hesitation."The thought of asking my boss for a raise really sticks in my throat, even though I deserve it. "attitudemindmoralcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attach with glue or as if by gluing."Stick the label on the jar."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place, set down (quickly or carelessly)."Stick your bag over there and come with me."actionplaceChat 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."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fix on a pointed instrument; to impale."to stick an apple on a fork"weaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adorn or deck with things fastened on as by piercing."She sticks colorful stickers all over her notebook to decorate it. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform (a landing) perfectly."Once again, the world champion sticks the dismount."achievementsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo propagate plants by cuttings."Stick cuttings from geraniums promptly."plantagriculturebiologyChat 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 molding onto the wall. "technicalmachinebuildingindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring to a halt; to stymie; to puzzle."to stick somebody with a hard problem"mindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo impose upon; to compel to pay; sometimes, to cheat."The restaurant owner sticks tourists with higher prices than locals. "businesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have sexual intercourse with.sexbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stand pat: to cease taking any more cards and finalize one's hand.""Having drawn a ten, the player sticks and hopes their current hand is high enough to win." "gamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCriticism or ridicule.""The new employee had to ignore the sticks from some of the more experienced workers until they saw how competent he was." "attitudecommunicationmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(with "the") rural terrain, especially a woody area; any rural region."We had to drive way out into the sticks to visit that customer."geographyareaplaceenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly by long-time users) crutches"After years of using sticks, her legs were finally strong enough to walk without them. "medicineaiddeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading