stick
Refers to a large, often heavy, piece of wood.
Refers to a piece of wood that has significant length.
A stick with a wide diameter.
A stick with a narrow diameter.
Refers to a small piece of wood.
Refers to a piece of wood that is not long.
Used to emphasize the simplicity or directness of the action of sticking.
Used to emphasize the simplicity or directness of the action of sticking.
A heap of sticks lying on top of each other.
A collection of sticks tied together.
To adhere to a belief, decision, or principle in a strong and determined way.
To adhere to rules, plans, or principles very carefully.
To remain physically or metaphorically near to something.
To follow rules or instructions exactly and without deviation.
To refuse to change one's ideas or plans, even when it might be unreasonable.
To follow rules or a plan in a very strict and inflexible way.
To adhere to a decision or course of action with purpose and determination.
To continue to do something with great determination, despite difficulties.
To follow something without any original thought, in a subservient way.
To propel a stick through the air, often for a dog to fetch.
To hold a stick while moving.
To have a stick in one's hand.
To move a stick back and forth.
To hold and use a stick, often as a weapon or tool.
To wave a stick in a threatening way.
To insert something into a space or object.
To push something into another thing, often with force.
To attach something to a surface, e.g. with glue.
To attach something onto a surface, emphasizing the movement.
To push something so it passes from one side of an opening to the other. Common nouns used after this phrase can differ between AmE (e.g., mail slot) and BrE (e.g., letter box).
To make a conscious choice to continue with a plan or decision.
To have a general inclination to adhere to something.
To have a strong feeling that you are going to do something and will not allow anyone or anything to stop you.