Stick

A long, thin piece of wood, often fallen from a tree or bush; a rigid, elongated object used for a variety of purposes, from support and self-defense to play and crafts.

It can also refer to a small branch or twig. Figuratively, 'stick' implies tenacity or commitment to an action, ideal, or belief; also, it means the adhesive material, sometimes used to bond things.

It also means to insert or place something somewhere, or a strong dislike for something. The word is also used in various idioms relating to adhering to rules, following someone closely, or remaining in a particular situation.

Stick meaning with examples

The child picked up a fallen stick and pretended it was a magic wand, casting spells in the garden. The dog happily chased after the sticks thrown by its owner. The artist used sticks and twigs to create intricate sculptures and designs.
She managed to stick the poster to the wall using some glue, creating a striking decoration. He decided to stick to his original plan, ignoring the suggestions to change course. After multiple attempts, he managed to stick his landing perfectly, earning praise.
Despite the challenges, the company decided to stick with its core values and guiding principles. The politician was accused of trying to stick his nose into matters that weren't his concern, causing controversy. The carpenter used the stick as a measure
I couldn't help but stick my finger into the melting ice cream, even though I knew it was messy. After the argument, she decided to stick to herself and avoid confrontation for a while. It's tough to stick to a diet when tasty treats are around everywhere!

Stick Synonyms

adhere attach baton branch cling continue glue obey persist poke remain rod twig wand

Stick Antonyms

abandon detach ignore quit reject release remove separate

Stick Crossword Answers

3 Letters

ROD ROD JUT JUT PEG PIN GET VEX

4 Letters

GLUE CANE STAB GORE POGO POKE CANE CLUB GLUE POKE GORE GLOM POGO STAB ITTO BEAT POSE BIND BOND STAY

5 Letters

PASTE CLING STAFF STAKE BATON BATON PASTE JOINT CLING AMAZE STING LODGE WEDGE

6 Letters

ATTACH MANUAL COHERE ADHERE REMAIN CLEAVE ADHERE COHERE SELFIE IMPALE MANUAL REMAIN SELFIE ATTACH REEFER SPLIFF CLEAVE BAFFLE GRAVEL PUZZLE

7 Letters

NEEDLED STANDBY STICKBY FLUMMOX MYSTIFY NONPLUS PERPLEX STUPEFY STICKTO DEPOSIT STAYPUT

8 Letters

JOYSTICK BEWILDER HOLDFAST

9 Letters

CRITICISM DUMBFOUND

11 Letters

STICKAROUND

12 Letters

CONTROLSTICK

18 Letters

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