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limb vs stick

stick vs limb

limb and stick both are nouns.

limb is not a verb while stick is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
limb Yes No No No
stick Yes No Yes No
As nouns, stick is a hyponym of limb; that is, stick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than limb:
  • limb: any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree
  • stick: a small thin branch of a tree
Other hyponyms of limb include bough.
limb (noun) stick (noun)
any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm threat of a penalty
the graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles an implement consisting of a length of wood
either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tip a long thin implement resembling a length of wood
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm, leg, wing, flipper marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
(astronomy) the circumferential edge of the apparent disc of the sun or the moon or a planet a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane
any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball
informal terms for the leg
a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine
a small thin branch of a tree
limb (verb) stick (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to
saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous
stick to firmly
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
put, fix, force, or implant
pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed
pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument
fasten with an adhesive material like glue
fasten with or as with pins or nails
fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something
cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface
be in a certain place and not leave
be loyal to
endure
be a devoted follower or supporter
be or become fixed
Difference between limb and stick

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