Definition of stick

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Stick (n.) To fix on a pointed instrument; to impale; as, to stick an apple on a fork..

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Sling :: Sling (v. t.) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other. The missile being lodged in a hole in the strap, the ends of the string are taken in the hand, and the whole whirled rapidly round until, by loosing one end, the missile is let fly with centrifugal force..
Twitch :: Twitch (n.) A stick with a hole in one end through which passes a loop, which can be drawn tightly over the upper lip or an ear of a horse. By twisting the stick the compression is made sufficiently painful to keep the animal quiet during a slight surgical operation..
Tittlebat :: Tittlebat (n.) The three-spined stickleback.
Glanders :: Glanders (n.) A highly contagious and very destructive disease of horses, asses, mules, etc., characterized by a constant discharge of sticky matter from the nose, and an enlargement and induration of the glands beneath and within the lower jaw. It may transmitted to dogs, goats, sheep, and to human beings..
Mostick :: Mostick (n.) A painter's maul-stick.
Stick :: Stick (n.) To fasten, attach, or cause to remain, by thrusting in; hence, also, to adorn or deck with things fastened on as by piercing; as, to stick a pin on the sleeve..
Sticky :: Stick-tight (n.) Beggar's ticks.
Knobstick :: Knobstick (n.) One who refuses to join, or withdraws from, a trades union..
Raddle :: Raddle (n.) A long, flexible stick, rod, or branch, which is interwoven with others, between upright posts or stakes, in making a kind of hedge or fence..
Chandelier :: Chandelier (n.) A candlestick, lamp, stand, gas fixture, or the like, having several branches; esp., one hanging from the ceiling..
Mucksy :: Mucksy (a.) Somewhat mucky; soft, sticky, and dirty; muxy..
Bat :: Bat (n.) A large stick; a club; specifically, a piece of wood with one end thicker or broader than the other, used in playing baseball, cricket, etc..
Billposter :: Billposter (n.) Alt. of Billsticke.
Thresh :: Thresh (v. t.) To beat soundly, as with a stick or whip; to drub..
Yardstick :: Yardstick (n.) A stick three feet, or a yard, in length, used as a measure of cloth, etc..
Clarty :: Clarty (a.) Sticky and foul; muddy; filthy; dirty.
Fan :: Fan (n.) An instrument for cooling the person, made of feathers, paper, silk, etc., and often mounted on sticks all turning about the same pivot, so as when opened to radiate from the center and assume the figure of a section of a circle..
Fustigation :: Fustigation (n.) A punishment by beating with a stick or club; cudgeling.
Crab :: Crab (v. t.) To beat with a crabstick.
Cicisbeo :: Cicisbeo (n.) A knot of silk or ribbon attached to a fan, walking stick, etc..
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