(of a question or problem) To be too hard for
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A thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut off a tree
“Hayes picked up a fallen stick and twirled it idly between his fingers.”
A long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood used for practical purposes
“A makeshift fence was constructed using sticks and rope.”
A heavy pole-shaped implement, typically intended for use as a weapon
“Jackie quickly looked for a stick to counter Donny's attacks.”
A long, thin piece of wood used for support in walking
“Following her hip operation, Cindy had to walk with a stick for support while she recovered.”
Severe criticism or treatment
“Bus drivers take a lot of stick from children while doing school runs.”
A pole or beam used as a temporary support or to keep something in position
Harsh or severe criticism
A chunk of a solid object
Rod used with line to hook fish
A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects
A long, narrow part or section forming the handle of an object
A short whip, especially as used in horse-riding
Tobacco or other substances, in a thin roll wrapped with paper, intended to be smoked
A paste used as an adhesive, especially for sticking paper
A tall upright post, spar, or other structure on a ship or boat, in sailing vessels generally carrying a sail or sails
A utensil for whipping eggs or cream
An implement used in golfing to strike a ball
A cannabis cigarette
A pointed implement, typically one discharging an electric current and used as a goad
Rough treatment
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract
A person or thing used to mislead or lure someone into a trap
A part of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has fallen or been cut off
A long and pointed piece of wood or metal
A very thin or emaciated person or animal (figuratively)
To fasten or cause to adhere to something, typically using a sticky substance
“Cover the outside of the vase in double-sided adhesive tape, then stick large leaves vertically around it.”
To adhere or cling to something
“Food particles tend to stick on or between tooth surfaces.”
To remain somewhere for an extended period of time
“They arrived early and decided to stick in the SUV until the others arrived.”
To thrust a pointed object at or into something
“Armstrong would quickly stick his pickaxe into the ground to prevent himself from sliding down any further.”
To prick or perforate with a sharp object
“If you stick a balloon with a pin, it will probably pop.”
To put somewhere, typically in a quick or careless way
“Just stick the report on my desk. I will read it at some stage.”
To be or become fixed or jammed as a result of an obstruction
“We assembled the vanity according to the instructions provided, but the drawer would still stick.”
To be regarded as valid
“Many charges were leveled against him, yet none of them would stick.”
(British, informal) To accept or tolerate (an unpleasant or unwelcome person or situation)
“I really can't stick my grumpy boss.”
(stick out) To protrude or extend in a certain direction
“The rules state that no poker chip may stick out over the edge of the table.”
(stick out) To be conspicuous or noticeable
“The professional's skills would stick out in a sea of amateurs.”
(slang, dated, usually "stuck") To impose upon, especially to compel to pay, typically with trickery
“Whenever we go out to eat, I always seem to get stuck with the bill.”
To place, slip or insert something into a compartment or space
To resist or endure (something) successfully
To put or throw somewhere quickly, carelessly, or forcefully
Stop working
To persevere or continue with a task or stance despite it being menial, difficult, or boring
To seem true, convincing or genuine
To introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
To block or stop up an opening
To provide with a sound or secure foundation or basis
To harden into a solid or semi-solid state
To attribute, blame, or assign something on someone
To cover completely with water
(of a question or problem) To be too hard for
Hesitate or be reluctant to do something that one thinks may be wrong
Small, thin and weak in build or structure
“They'll stick a b next to a k and follow it up with a z and put an accent mark over the whole business and call it a word.”
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