"stick" In Word Games

1. [countable] a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been broken from a tree
2. (especially British English) (also walking stick British and North American English) [countable] a stick that you carry and use as a support when you are walking
3. [countable] a long, thin object that is used in some sports to hit or control the ball
4. [countable] (often in compounds) stick (of something) a long, thin piece of something
5. [countable] (often in compounds) a thin piece of wood or plastic that you use for a particular purpose
6. [countable] a quantity of a substance, such as solid glue (= a sticky substance), that is sold in a small container with round ends and straight sides, and can be pushed further out of the container as it is used see also lipstick
7. [countable] (especially North American English, informal) a stick with a handle in a plane that is used to control direction or height see also joystick
8. [countable] (especially North American English, informal) a handle used to change the gears of a vehicle see also gear lever, stick shift
9. [countable] a baton, used by the person who conducts an orchestra
10. [uncountable] (British English, informal) criticism or severe words
11. the sticks [plural] (informal, usually disapproving) country areas, a long way from cities

"stick" synonyms:

• twig,
• branch,
• stalk,
• offshoot,
• shoot,
• branchlet,
• sprig,
• stem,
• small-branch,
• piece-of-wood,
• switch,
• spray,
• scion,
• withe,
• withy,
• ramulus,
• limb,
• trunk,
• cane

"stick" antonyms:

• rock,
• stone,
• pebble,
• praise,
• admiration,
• acclaim,
• acclamation,
• appreciation,
• laudation,
• accolade,
• plaudit,
• respect,
• compliment,
• kudos,
• recognition,
• congratulations,
• commendation,
• approval,
• endorsement

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