stick

A noun referring to a long, thin piece of wood, or any similar object, often used for support, as a tool, or as a part of something.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее длинный тонкий кусок дерева или похожий предмет, часто используемый для опоры, в качестве инструмента или как часть чего-либо.esSustantivo que designa un trozo largo y delgado de madera o material similar, frecuentemente usado como apoyo, herramienta o parte de algo.frNom désignant un morceau de bois long et mince ou un objet similaire, souvent utilisé comme support, outil ou partie de quelque chose.deEin langer, dünner Teil eines Baumes oder ein ähnlicher Gegenstand, der oft als Stütze, Werkzeug oder Bestandteil von etwas dient.ptSubstantivo que designa um pedaço longo e fino de madeira ou objeto semelhante, usado frequentemente como apoio, ferramenta ou parte de algo.zh指长而细的木头或类似物体，常用作支撑、工具或某物的一部分。arاسم يدل على قطعة طويلة رفيعة من الخشب أو ما يشبهها، تُستخدم غالبًا للدعم أو كأداة أو كجزء من شيء ما.

1. Piece of wood A1 formal

   A thin piece of wood that has fallen or been broken from a tree or bush.

   • The children collected sticks to build a campfire.
   • He poked the fire with a long stick.
   • She found a stick to draw in the sand.

   ruПалкаesPalo, ramafrbâtondeStockptPauzh树枝arعُود

   Synonyme: branchsprigswitchtwig

2. Walking aid A2 formal

   A long piece of wood or metal used to support someone while walking.

   • The old man leaned on his walking stick.
   • She uses a stick to help her balance on uneven ground.
   • He carved a sturdy stick for hiking.

   ruТростьesbastónfrcanne de marchedeGehhilfeptBengalazh拐杖arعصا

   Synonyme: alpenstockcanecrookstaffwalking stick

3. Long thin object A2 informal

   A long, thin piece of something, such as candy, gum, or glue.

   • He bought a stick of gum from the store.
   • She used a glue stick for the craft project.
   • The child enjoyed a stick of candy.

   ruПалочкаesBarra o palo fino y alargadofrbâtonnetdeStäbchenptBastãozh条arعصا صغيرة

   Synonyme: barbatoncanepolerodshaftstaffstaveswitchwand

4. Sports equipment B1 formal

   A long piece of wood or composite used in sports like hockey or lacrosse to hit a ball or puck.

   • The hockey player broke his stick during the game.
   • She passed the ball with her lacrosse stick.
   • He bought a new stick for the upcoming season.

   ruКлюшкаesPalo deportivofrbâton de sportdeSportgerät zum SchlagenptTacozh球杆arعصا الرياضة

• sticks plural form
• sticks' possessive plural form
• stick's possessive singular form

unregelmäßiges Verb

A verb used to indicate the act of attaching, adhering, or becoming fixed to something, or continuing in a determined way.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия прикрепления, прилипания или фиксации к чему-либо, или продолжения решительным образом.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de pegar, adherir o fijar algo a otra cosa, o de quedar clavado o atascado en un lugar; también puede significar continuar firme o perseverar en algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de fixer, coller ou attacher quelque chose à une surface, ou de rester coincé, ou encore de persévérer avec détermination dans une action ou une décision.deVerb, das das Anhaften, Ankleben oder Feststecken an etwas bezeichnet oder das entschlossene Fortsetzen einer Handlung oder das Festhalten an etwas.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de fixar, colar ou grudar algo em outra superfície, ou de continuar ou manter-se firme em algo de forma decidida.zh动词，表示粘贴、附着、固定在某物上，或坚持、继续做某事。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على لصق شيء أو التصاقه أو تثبيته بشيء آخر، أو على الثبات والمضي قدماً بعزم.

1. Adhere or attach A2 formal

   To become fixed or attached to a surface using a sticky substance or by pressure.

   • The glue made the paper stick to the wall.
   • She stuck the stamp onto the envelope.
   • The mud stuck to his boots after the walk.

   ruПриклеиватьсяesPegar o adherirfrcoller (s'attacher)deklebenptColarzh粘住arيلتصق

   Synonyme: adhereaffixattachbondclingfastenfixgluepaste

2. Remain in place B1 informal

   To stay in a particular position or place without moving.

   • The key stuck in the lock and wouldn't turn.
   • He stuck to his seat during the entire movie.
   • The car stuck in the mud and couldn't move.

   ruЗастрятьespermanecer en un lugarfrrester en placedeStecken bleibenptFicar presozh卡住arالبقاء في المكان

   Synonyme: abidelingerremainstaytarry

   Antonyme: departgoleavemoveshiftstir

3. Persist or continue B1 informal

   To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges.

   • She stuck to her decision even when others disagreed.
   • He stuck with the project until it was finished.
   • They stuck to their principles throughout the negotiation.

   ruПридерживатьсяespersistir, seguir adelantefrPersévérerdeDranbleibenptPersistirzh坚持arالتشبث بالاستمرار

   Synonyme: carry oncontinueendurehang inkeep goingperseverepersist

   Antonyme: abandonceasegive upquitstopsurrenderyield

4. Put or place A2 informal

   To put something somewhere quickly or carelessly.

   • He stuck his hands in his pockets.
   • She stuck the note under the door.
   • I stuck the book back on the shelf.

   ruСунутьesponer/clavar rápidamentefrposer rapidementdeSteckenptEnfiarzh塞arيضع بسرعة

   Synonyme: bungdumpjamplonkplopplunkpopshoveslingthrusttoss

• stuck past participle
• stuck past simple
• sticking present participle
• sticks third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: stick aroundstick bystick instick onstick outstick tostick upstick with