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.
To adhere or cling to a surface or substance. The label won't stick to the wet bottle.
To fasten or attach something using an adhesive or similar method. She decided to stick the poster on the wall with tape.
To remain in a place or position; to stay put. He decided to stick around until the meeting was over.
To insert or thrust something into a place or position. He stuck the key into the lock and turned it.
To become fixed, lodged, or jammed in place. The drawer stuck halfway open.
To continue to adhere to a decision, plan, or belief. She decided to stick to her original plan despite the challenges.
To project or extend outward from a surface. A single nail was sticking out of the board.