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stick vs throw

throw vs stick

stick and throw both are nouns.

stick and throw both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stick Yes No Yes No
throw Yes No Yes No
As verbs, throw is a hypernym of stick; that is, throw is a word with a broader meaning than stick:
  • stick: be a mystery or bewildering to
  • throw: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
Other hypernyms of stick include bedevil, befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle.
stick (noun) throw (noun)
threat of a penalty the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
an implement consisting of a length of wood casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
a long thin implement resembling a length of wood bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane a single chance or instance
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) throw (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
stick to firmly utter with force; utter vehemently
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation propel through the air
put, fix, force, or implant cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed place or put with great energy
pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument cause to fall off
fasten with an adhesive material like glue to remove
fasten with or as with pins or nails throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something make on a potter's wheel
cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface put or send forth
be in a certain place and not leave organize or be responsible for
be loyal to cause to be confused emotionally
endure move violently, energetically, or carelessly
be a devoted follower or supporter to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
be or become fixed
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