Walking Stick

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔkɪŋ stɪk/

Definitions of walking stick

noun a long, slender stick or cane used for support while walking

Example Sentences

A1 I use a walking stick to help me walk.

A2 She leaned on her walking stick as she hiked through the forest.

B1 The elderly man relied on his walking stick to keep his balance.

B2 The ornately carved walking stick was a family heirloom passed down for generations.

C1 The explorer used a walking stick to navigate the rocky terrain of the mountain.

C2 The walking stick, made of sturdy oak, was adorned with intricate engravings.

Examples of walking stick in a Sentence

formal The elderly gentleman used a walking stick to help him move around.

informal I found a cool walking stick in the forest and decided to keep it.

slang That walking stick is so rad, dude!

figurative His confidence was like a sturdy walking stick, supporting him through tough times.

Grammatical Forms of walking stick

• past tense: walked
• plural: walking sticks
• comparative: more walking stick
• superlative: most walking stick
• present tense: walks
• future tense: will walk
• perfect tense: has walked
• continuous tense: is walking
• singular: walking stick
• positive degree: walking stick
• infinitive: to walk
• gerund: walking
• participle: walking

Origin and Evolution of walking stick

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'walking stick' originated from the combination of the words 'walking' and 'stick' to refer to a stick used for support while walking.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a simple tool for walking support, the term 'walking stick' has evolved to also refer to a fashionable accessory or collectible item.