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.