A thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut from a tree. The dog ran through the park with a stick in its mouth.
A long, slender piece of wood or other material used for support in walking or as a weapon. He used a walking stick to help him hike up the mountain.
A staff or baton carried as a symbol of authority. The conductor raised his stick to signal the orchestra to begin.
A piece of sports equipment used to hit or control a ball or puck, such as in hockey or lacrosse. She scored the winning goal with her hockey stick.
A long, thin object resembling a stick, such as a piece of candy or a writing implement. He bought a stick of gum from the vending machine.
A memory device, such as a USB stick, used for storing data. She saved her presentation on a USB stick to transfer it to the office computer.
Informal, chiefly British: severe criticism, abuse, or hostile comments. The manager got a lot of stick from the press after the defeat.
A control lever for operating an aircraft or similar device (e.g., a joystick). He eased back on the stick and the plane began to climb.
US: A rectangular block of butter weighing about four ounces (113 grams). Melt one stick of butter in a saucepan over low heat.
Chiefly plural (the sticks): a remote rural area, far from cities or large towns. They moved out to the sticks to enjoy a quieter life.