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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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 Look for walking sticks specifically designed for older individuals:17 Choose an adjustable pole. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 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 1 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

walking stick

noun
1
: a stick used in walking
2

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