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- stibnite/ˈstɪbnaɪt/The principal ore of antimony, a lead-grey mineral with a metallic lustre, composed of antimony trisulfide (Sb₂S₃).nounC2/Technical
- stich/stɪtʃ/A single loop of thread or yarn made by a needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting; also, a sudden sharp pain in the side, often caused by physical exertion.nounB1
- sticharion/stɪˈkærɪɒn/A long, liturgical tunic or robe worn by clergy in the Eastern Orthodox, Eastern Catholic, and some Oriental Orthodox churches.nounVery Low
- stichometry/stɪˈkɒmɪtri/The measurement of books or manuscripts by the number of lines they contain; a critical, bibliographic method.nounVery Low (C2)
- stichomythia/ˌstɪkə(ʊ)ˈmɪθɪə/A form of dramatic dialogue where characters speak alternating, usually single, lines of verse, often in rapid, antagonistic exchange.nounVery Rare / Technical / Literary
- stick/stɪk/A long, thin piece of wood.nounverbverb-transitiveB1
- stick around/ˈstɪk əˈraʊnd/To remain in a place, often in anticipation of something or to see what happens.verbB2
- stick at/stɪk æt/To continue diligently with a task or activity despite difficulty or tedium; to persevere.verbB2
- stick by/ˈstɪk baɪ/To continue to support or be loyal to someone, especially through difficulties.verbB2
- stick down/stɪk daʊn/To affix or fasten something in place, typically with an adhesive; to record something in writing definitively.verbB2
- stick figure/ˈstɪk ˌfɪɡə(r)/A very simple drawing of a person or animal made from lines and circles, representing the head, body, and limbs.nounMedium
- stick float/ˈstɪk ˌfləʊt/A type of float used in angling, characterized by its elongated, slender shape, designed for trotting in moving water.nounLow/Very Low (Specialist term)
- stick insect/ˈstɪk ˌɪn.sɛkt/A long, thin, wingless insect that resembles a twig or stick, belonging to the order Phasmatodea.nounB2
- stick out/stɪk ˈaʊt/To extend beyond the usual limits or boundaries; to protrude.verbB1
- stick pin/ˈstɪk pɪn/A long, thin decorative pin with a precious stone or ornament at the top, worn as jewellery, typically in a tie or scarf.nounC1
- stick shift/ˈstɪk ʃɪft/A manual gear-changing mechanism in a vehicle, operated by moving a lever by hand.nounB1
- stick style/ˈstɪk ˌstaɪl/An architectural style, primarily of 19th-century wooden houses in the United States, characterized by exposed decorative structural elements (stickwork) mimicking timber framing, with board-and-batten siding, prominent gables, and angled braces.nounLow/Very low
- stick to/stɪk tuː/To adhere to or remain with something without changing or deviating.verbB2
- stick together/stɪk təˈɡeðə(r)/To remain united and mutually supportive, especially during difficult times; to maintain cohesion as a group.verbB1
- stick with/ˈstɪk wɪð/To continue with something, to persevere with a choice, plan, or person.verbHigh
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