sticks
Translation
sticks, twigs, canes
Examples
The dog fetched the sticks.
The dog fetched the sticks.
We used sticks to build a fire.
We used sticks to build a fire.
Grammar Patterns
((plural noun)) small, thin pieces of wood from a tree We collected sticks for the campfire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: branches, twigs, rods
Etymology
From Old English 'sticca', meaning a stick, twig, or rod.
Memory Tips
Imagine picking up a bunch of sticks from the ground to build a campfire.