walking stick

noun

1
: a straight rod or stick (as of wood or aluminum) that is used to provide stability in walking or hiking
2
: stick insect
especially : one (Diapheromera femorata) of the U.S. and Canada

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During these remarks, a television camera briefly focused on Pelosi, who slowly moved her head from side-to-side while appearing crestfallen and holding a walking stick. Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025 The Iron Man, for example, crafts a sturdy walking stick for the Scarecrow and, when the Scarecrow is stranded in the water during a perilous river crossing, Elli and the others refuse to leave him behind. Christin Bohnke, JSTOR Daily, 5 Mar. 2025 Throughout the 19th century and into the 20th century, presidential pins, walking sticks and handkerchiefs were also popular items. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 He was reportedly found on a service road, supporting himself with two walking sticks and a cut-up sleeping bag wrapped around his legs for warmth. Jennifer Hauser, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for walking stick

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of walking stick was in 1580

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“Walking stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walking%20stick. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

walking stick

noun
1
: a stick used in walking
2

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