Pronunciation: /ˈstɪkəl/
noun a small or sharp-pointed stick or stickle
A1 I found a stickle on the ground while walking in the park.
A2 The stickle was sharp and pointed, so I had to be careful not to step on it.
B1 The stickle caught on my shoe and caused me to trip and fall.
B2 The stickle was embedded in the dirt, making it difficult to remove.
C1 The stickle proved to be a hazard on the hiking trail, causing several injuries.
C2 The stickle was identified as a type of thorn commonly found in the region.
verb to pierce or stab with a stickle or pointed instrument
A1 I stickle with my shoelaces every morning before leaving the house.
A2 She stickles with her hair to make sure it looks perfect.
B1 The artist stickles with the details of his paintings.
B2 The chef stickles over the presentation of each dish before it leaves the kitchen.
C1 The architect stickles over every aspect of the building design to ensure perfection.
C2 The author stickles with each word choice to create a masterpiece of literature.
formal The stickle protruding from the tree branch was carefully removed by the arborist.
informal Be careful not to poke yourself on that stickle sticking out of the fence.
slang Ouch, I just got pricked by a stickle on the rose bush!
figurative She tried to stickle her way out of taking responsibility for the mistake.
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