walking stick
Definition
- Noun:
- A stick carried in the hand for support in walking: A long, slender object, often made of wood or metal, held in the hand to provide stability and balance while walking.
- Any of various mostly tropical insects having long twiglike bodies: An insect belonging to the order Phasmida, characterized by a long, thin body that closely resembles a twig or stick, providing camouflage.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Support for walking):
- My grandfather uses a walking stick when he goes for a stroll in the park.
- She leaned on her walking stick after the long hike.
- Noun (Insect):
- We saw a perfectly camouflaged walking stick on the branch.
- The walking stick remained motionless, looking exactly like a twig.
Advanced Usage
- "To be a walking stick for someone" (figurative): To be a source of support or stability for someone.
- During her recovery, her friend was a real walking stick, offering constant emotional support.
Variants and Related Words
- Cane: A type of walking stick, often with a curved handle.
- Staff: A long stick used for walking or as a symbol of authority; often thicker or more ceremonial than a typical walking stick.
- Stick insect: Another common name for the insect .
Synonyms
- For the object: Cane, staff, hiking pole.
- For the insect: Stick insect, phasmid.
Related Phrases
- Walking stick umbrella: A hybrid object that functions as both a walking stick and an umbrella.
- To take a stick to someone/something: To beat or attack with a stick (this phrase uses "stick" generally, not specifically "walking stick").
Related Idioms
- To walk with a stick: To use a walking stick for support.
- Since his knee surgery, he has had to walk with a stick.
Noun
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any of various mostly tropical insects having long twiglike bodies
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a stick carried in the hand for support in walking
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