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sticks

[stɪks]

sticks Definition

  • 1thin pieces of wood that have fallen or been cut off trees
  • 2a pair of long, thin pieces of wood that are used for playing drums

Using sticks: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sticks" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children were playing with sticks in the park.

  • Example

    He gathered some sticks to start a fire.

  • Example

    The drummer used his sticks to play a solo.

sticks Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sticks

  • branches
  • twigs
  • drumsticks

Phrases with sticks

  • in a remote or rural area

    Example

    They moved to a cabin in the sticks to get away from the city.

  • get one's sticks

    to leave a place quickly

    Example

    We need to get our sticks before the storm hits.

  • a phrase that implies that insults or verbal abuse should be ignored

    Example

    Remember, sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

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Summary: sticks in Brief

The term 'sticks' [stɪks] refers to thin pieces of wood that have fallen or been cut off trees, often used for starting fires or playing games. It also refers to a pair of long, thin pieces of wood that are used for playing drums, known as drumsticks. The phrase 'in the sticks' denotes a remote or rural area, while 'sticks and stones' is an idiom implying that insults or verbal abuse should be ignored.