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stick vs hockey stick

hockey stick vs stick

stick and hockey stick both are nouns.

stick is a verb but hockey stick is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stick Yes No Yes No
hockey stick Yes No No No
As nouns, hockey stick is a hyponym of stick; that is, hockey stick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stick:
  • stick: a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball
  • hockey stick: sports implement consisting of a curved or angled stick used by hockey players to move the puck
Other hyponyms of stick include polo mallet, polo stick.
stick (noun) hockey stick (noun)
threat of a penalty sports implement consisting of a curved or angled stick used by hockey players to move the puck
an implement consisting of a length of wood
a long thin implement resembling a length of wood
marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane
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
stick (verb) hockey 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 stick and hockey stick

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