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stick vs linstock

linstock vs stick

stick and linstock both are nouns.

stick is a verb but linstock is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stick Yes No Yes No
linstock Yes No No No
As nouns, linstock is a hyponym of stick; that is, linstock is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stick:
  • stick: an implement consisting of a length of wood
  • linstock: a stick about a meter long with a point on one end (to stick in the ground) and a forked head on the other end (to hold a lighted match); formerly used to fire cannons
Other hyponyms of stick include bow, club, divining rod, dowser, dowsing rod, water finder, waterfinder, drumstick, matchstick, mahlstick, maulstick, backsword, fencing stick, singlestick, spindle, staff, stob, swizzle stick, walking stick.
stick (noun) linstock (noun)
threat of a penalty a stick about a meter long with a point on one end (to stick in the ground) and a forked head on the other end (to hold a lighted match); formerly used to fire cannons
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) linstock (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
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