sticks

[stɪks]

sticks Definition

• 1. thin pieces of wood that have fallen or been cut off trees
• 2. a 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 the 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.

• sticks and stones

  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.