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Uncommonsticking
The correct spelling is sticking.
How to pronounce sticking
verb
IPA: /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
Say it like: Sti-kin-g
The correct spelling is sticking. To cut a piece of wood to be the stick member of a cope-and-stick joint. For example: "to stick type"
Usage Examples
“to stick type”
“The tape will not stick if it melts.”
“The lever sticks if you push it too far up.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To cut a piece of wood to be the stick member of a cope-and-stick joint.
- 2.To compose; to set, or arrange, in a composing stick.
- 3.To furnish or set with sticks.
- 4.To become or remain attached; to adhere.
- 5.To jam; to stop moving.
noun
- 1.A sequence or arrangement of drum notes to be played with drumsticks.
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