big stick
Frequency: 8.025.5 per million words
Refers to a large, often heavy, piece of wood.
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Examples (10)
- He found a big stick to poke at the campfire.
- The old man leaned heavily on his big stick as he walked.
- She used a big stick to clear the dense undergrowth.
- A gnarled big stick lay across the path, blocking the way.
- The child proudly dragged a big stick behind him.
- My dog loves to chase and retrieve a big stick from the water.
- He picked up a big stick to defend himself from the aggressive animal.
- The beaver used a big stick to build its dam.
- They gathered several big sticks for the bonfire.
- With a big stick in hand, the hiker felt more secure in the wilderness.