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S0753200 (stĭk)n.1. A long slender piece of wood, especially:a. A branch or stem that has fallen or been cut from a tree or shrub.b. A piece of wood, such as a tree branch, that is used for fuel, cut for lumber, or shaped for a specific purpose.c. A wand, staff, baton, or rod.2. Sports A long thin implement with a blade or net on the end used to propel and control a puck or ball in hockey or lacrosse.3. A walking stick; a cane.4. Something that is long and thin: a stick of dynamite; a stick of gum.5. Slang A marijuana cigarette.6. a. The control device of an aircraft that operates the elevators and ailerons.b. Informal A stick shift.7. Nautical A mast or a part of a mast.8. a. A group of bombs released to fall across an enemy target in a straight row.b. Slang A group of paratroopers exiting an aircraft in succession.9. A timber tree.10. Informal A piece of furniture.11. A poke, thrust, or stab with a stick or similar object: a stick in the ribs.12. A threatened penalty: using both a carrot and a stick to keep allies in line.13. The condition or power of adhering: a glue with plenty of stick.14. sticks Informal a. A remote area; backwoods: moved to the sticks.b. A city or town regarded as dull or unsophisticated.15. Informal A person regarded as stiff, boring, or spiritless.16. Obsolete A difficulty or obstacle; a delay.v. stuck (stŭk), stick·ing, sticks v.tr.1. a. To pierce, puncture, or penetrate with a pointed instrument: stick a fingertip with a pin.b. To kill by piercing: stick a pig.2. a. To thrust or push (a pointed instrument) into or through another object: stuck a fork into the turkey.b. To jab or poke (a pointed or narrow instrument) into or against: The robber stuck a pistol in my ribs.c. To place or position by pushing or thrusting: stick candles on the cake; stick a flower through a buttonhole.3. a. To fix, impale, or transfix on a pointed object: stick an olive on a toothpick.b. To cover or decorate with objects piercing the surface: stick a map with pins.4. a. To fasten into place by forcing an end or point into something: stick a tack on the wall.b. To fasten or attach with pins, nails, or similar devices: stuck the announcement on the bulletin board.c. To fasten or attach with an adhesive material, such as glue or tape.5. Sports To execute (a landing or dismount) in gymnastics so that the feet do not move after they hit the ground.6. To detain or delay: We were stuck at the airport overnight.7. Informal To confuse, baffle, or puzzle: I started doing the math problems, but I got stuck.8. past tense and past participle sticked (stĭkt) To prop (a plant) with sticks or brush on which to grow.9. past tense and past participle sticked Printing To set (type) in a composing stick.10. To cover or smear with something sticky.11. Informal To put blame or responsibility on; burden: stuck me with the bill.12. Slang To defraud or cheat: The dealer stuck me with shoddy merchandise.v.intr.1. To be or become fixed or embedded in place by having the point thrust in: The spear stuck in the shield.2. To become or remain attached or in close association; cling: stick together in a crowd.3. a. To remain firm, determined, or resolute: stuck to basic principles.b. To remain loyal or faithful: stuck by her through hard times.c. To persist or endure: a bad name that has stuck.4. To scruple or hesitate: She sticks at nothing—no matter how difficult.5. To become fixed, blocked, checked, or obstructed: The drawer stuck and would not open.6. To project or protrude: hair sticking out on his head.7. Sports To throw a jab in boxing.Phrasal Verbs: stick around Informal To remain; linger. stick out1. To be prominent or noticeable.2. Informal To continue in or endure: stick out a bad situation. stick up To rob, especially at gunpoint.Idioms: be stuck on Informal To be very fond of. stick it to Slang To treat severely or wrongfully. stick (one's) neck out Informal To make oneself vulnerable; take a risk.stick to/by one's guns To hold fast to an opinion or a set course of action. stick to (one's) knitting Informal To mind one's own business. stick to (one's) ribs Informal To be substantial or filling. Used of food. stick up for To defend or support.

[Middle English stikke, from Old English sticca; see steig- in Indo-European roots.]

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Verb	1.	stick up - rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threathold upcrime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking, offense, offence - (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"mug - rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence; "I was mugged in the streets of New York last night"rob - take something away by force or without the consent of the owner; "The burglars robbed him of all his money"
	2.	stick up - defend against attack or criticism; "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"stand updefend, fend for, support - argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"

stick

noun1. A fairly long straight piece of solid material used especially as a support in walking:cane, staff, stave, walking stick.2. A relatively long, straight, rigid piece of metal or other solid material:bar, bloom, rod, shaft, slab.verb1. To cause to penetrate with force:dig, drive, plunge, ram, run, sink, stab, thrust.2. To become or cause to become stuck or lodged:catch, fix, lodge.3. To hold fast:adhere, bond, cleave, cling, cohere.4. To deposit in a specified place:lay, place, put, set.5. Informal. To make incapable of finding something to think, do, or say:confound, nonplus.Informal: flummox, stump, throw.Slang: beat.Idiom: put someone at a loss.6. Informal. To force (another) to accept a burden:foist, impose, inflict, saddle.7. Slang. To get money or something else from by deceitful trickery:bilk, cheat, cozen, defraud, gull, mulct, rook, swindle, victimize.Informal: chisel, flimflam, take, trim.Slang: diddle, do, gyp, sting.phrasal verb
stick aroundInformal. To continue to be in a place:abide, bide, linger, remain, stay, tarry, wait.Idiom: stay put.phrasal verb
stick out1. To curve outward past the normal or usual limit:bag, balloon, beetle, belly, bulge, jut, overhang, pouch, project, protrude, protuberate, stand out.2. To be obtrusively conspicuous:glare, stand out.Idioms: stare someone in the face, stick out like a sore thumb.phrasal verb
stick upTo take property or possessions from (a person or company, for example) unlawfully and usually forcibly:hold up, rob.Slang: heist, knock off.

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stick up

1. verb To stand or protrude upright. I always get this single hair that sticks up after I dry my hair.2. verb To affix something to a high point on a vertical surface for it to be seen or displayed. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "stick" and "up." My mom always sticks my good grades up on the fridge. It's a little embarrassing, but it also makes me feel good. The police are sticking up wanted posters of the criminal.3. verb To raise and hold something aloft. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "stick" and "up." Tom, don't stick your hand up if you don't have something worthwhile to say. The giraffe stuck its head up above the canopy of leaves.4. verb To rob someone or something, especially at gunpoint. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "stick" and "up." The criminal stuck me up in the back alley and stole all my money. He got sent to prison at 16 for sticking up drugstores and supermarkets.5. noun A robbery, especially at gunpoint. As a noun, the phrase is usually hyphenated. That's the second stick-up at that gas station this month. Everybody on the ground, this is a stick-up!See also: stick, up

stick someone or something up

to rob someone or a business establishment. (Presumably with the aid of a gun.) Max tried to stick the drugstore up. Max stuck up the store.See also: stick, up

stick something up

1. to fasten something to a place where it can be seen; to put something on display, especially by gluing, tacking, or stapling. stick this notice up. Put a copy on every bulletin board. Please stick up this notice. 2. to raise something; to hold something up. she stuck her hand up because she knew the answer. The elephant stuck up its trunk and trumpeted.See also: stick, up

stick up

to stand upright or on end; to thrust upward. The ugly red flower stuck up from the bouquet. Why is the worst-looking flower sticking up above all the rest?See also: stick, up

stick up

1. Project from a surface, as in That little cowlick of his sticks up no matter what you do. [Early 1400s] 2. Put up a poster or notice, as in Will you stick up this announcement on the bulletin board? [Late 1700s] 3. Rob, especially at gunpoint, as in The gang concentrated on sticking up liquor stores and gas stations. This usage, dating from the mid-1800s, gave rise to the colloquial phrase, stick 'em up, a robber's order to a victim to raise his or her hands above the head. [1930s] See also: stick, up

stick up

v.1. To project or protrude upwards: When I woke up this morning my hair was sticking up.2. To cause something to project or protrude upwards: The mayor stuck up her hands and waved to the crowd. Stick 'em up—this is a robbery!3. To rob someone or something, especially at gunpoint: A robber stuck up the bank and stole thousands of dollars. Two people with shotguns walked into the store and stuck it up.4. To post something with or as if with an adhesive: They stuck up posters all around the neighborhood. I stuck the photos up on my website.5. stick up for To defend or support someone or something: I stuck up for my little brother whenever the other kids teased him. You should stick up for yourself and not let people spread rumors about you.See also: stick, up

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verb rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat

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