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sticking plaster N Brit

sticking plaster

I . stick1 [stɪk] N

1. stick (from tree, bush):

patyk m

2. stick (long thin piece):

kij m
laska f

3. stick (for support):

laska f

5. stick MUS:

batuta f

6. stick AUTO:

7. stick inf (remote area):

II . stick1 [stɪk] ADJ

I . stick2 <stuck, stuck> [stɪk] VB trans

1. stick (pierce):

2. stick (affix):

3. stick inf (put):

II . stick2 <stuck, stuck> [stɪk] VB intr

1. stick (fix):

2. stick (be unmovable):

gear stick N Brit

gear stick → gear lever

See also gear lever

gear lever, gearshift AM N

glue stick N

hockey stick N

joss stick [ˈʤɒs-, Am ˈʤɑ:s-] N

non-stick ADJ

ski stick N Brit

ski stick → ski pole

See also ski pole

ski pole N

stick at VB trans

1. stick at (persevere):

2. stick at (stop):

stick by VB trans

1. stick by (continue to support):

2. stick by (not change):

3. stick by (comply with):

Usage examples with sticking

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
The paddles' roughness and water-repellent properties stop water from sticking as it hits.
www.space.com
Adjuvants for use with agricultural pesticides have been categorised as extenders, wetting agents, sticking agents and fogging agents.
en.wikipedia.org
Chopsticks are never left sticking vertically into rice, as this resembles incense sticks (which are usually placed vertically in sand) during offerings to the dead.
en.wikipedia.org
Character is often defined in your face, the yellowy car photographed above is wearing someone else's face sticking out the front -- it just does not look like a mini anymore.
www.caradvice.com.au
He was thin and emaciated and had sticking plaster all over his face, notably a big piece sealing his mouth.
en.wikipedia.org
But it's voluntary and besides it's a sticking plaster approach - treat symptoms but ignore the cause.
www.scoop.co.nz
But if you're going to use them, you can't have sticking keys, the backspace has to work, the tab has to work.
vancouversun.com
The content of the boiler becomes gradually syrupy and must be kept in constant motion to prevent sticking on the bottom.
en.wikipedia.org
Too little current can lead to sticking of the filler wire.
en.wikipedia.org
This is the sticking plaster solution but it addresses none of the fundamental issues.
www.independent.ie

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