What is a good sentence for stick?

Answer 1

There are several definitions for the noun 'stick', including:

!. A piece of wood, usually long and thin; a rod or baton, or long rod-like implement:

'We need a strong stick to support the sapling.'

'He'll use a walking stick for a while.'

'There are new Golf sticks on the market.'

2. An object longer than it is wide; frequently cylindrical:

'Use an illustration of a stick of dynamite for the logo.'

'We'll use a stick of candy in the centre of the cake.'

'Add another stick of celery to the soup.'

3. A control device:

'The new joy stick is comfortable to use.'

'A whole range of gear stick knobs are available.'

'Don't haul back on the stick so hard; you'll damage it.'

4. (informal) furniture:

'The flood's left us without a stick of furniture.'

There are also several definitions for the verb 'stick', including:

1. To puncture or pierce:

'You mustn't wave scissors about, you could stick someone.'

2. To fasten:

'Stick these documents together in their categories.'

'Can you stick this up on the wall, please?'

3. To fix, or impale, on something sharp:

'Just stick some olives and cheese on toothpicks to go with the drinks.'

4. To affix blame, to burden:

'She said they'd stick her with the bill, and they did.'

'It was their idea; the boss will stick them with the work.'

5. To stay:

'He'll stick with the job until it's finished.'

'They prefer to stick in one place rather than travel.'

'The image will stick in their minds for a long time.'

6. To protrude:

'The dog loves to stick his head out of the car window.'

'Try this new hairstyle, let the hair stick out more.'

Answer 2

She used a stick to poke at the campfire.