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1 walking-stick
noun (a stick used (especially as an aid to balance) when walking: The old lady has been using a walking-stick since she hurt her leg.) μπαστούνι -
2 crook
[kruk] 1. noun1) (a (shepherd's or bishop's) stick, bent at the end.) γκλίτσα / ποιμαντορική ράβδος2) (a criminal: The two crooks stole the old woman's jewels.) λωποδύτης, αγύρτης3) (the inside of the bend (of one's arm at the elbow): She held the puppy in the crook of her arm.) καμπύλη, αγκύλη2. verb(to bend (especially one's finger) into the shape of a hook: She crooked her finger to beckon him.) κυρτώνω- crooked- crookedly
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3 hobble
['hobl](to walk with difficulty, usually taking short steps (eg because one is lame or because one's feet are sore): The old lady hobbled along with a stick.) κουτσαίνω
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old stick — british informal old fashioned phrase a person Thesaurus: general words for person or peoplesynonym general words for groups of peoplehyponym Main entry: stick … Useful english dictionary
old stick — noun A man, chap, fellow, guy. Hes a funny old stick but I think youll like him … Wiktionary
old stick — British informal old fashioned a person … English dictionary
old stick, funny — Rather puzzling, unapproachable person … A concise dictionary of English slang
stick — Ⅰ. stick [1] ► NOUN 1) a thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut off a tree. 2) a piece of trimmed wood used for support in walking or as a weapon. 3) (in hockey, polo, etc.) a long, thin implement used to hit or direct the ball or puck.… … English terms dictionary
stick-in-the-mud — {n.}, {informal} An overcareful person; someone who is old fashioned and fights change. * /Mabel said her mother was a real stick in the mud to make a rule that she must be home by 10 o clock on weeknights and 11:30 Saturdays./ * /Mr. Thomas is a … Dictionary of American idioms
stick-in-the-mud — {n.}, {informal} An overcareful person; someone who is old fashioned and fights change. * /Mabel said her mother was a real stick in the mud to make a rule that she must be home by 10 o clock on weeknights and 11:30 Saturdays./ * /Mr. Thomas is a … Dictionary of American idioms
stick — I. /stɪk / (say stik) noun 1. a branch or shoot of a tree or shrub cut or broken off. 2. a relatively long and slender piece of wood. 3. an elongated piece of wood for burning, for carpentry, or for any special purpose. 4. a rod or wand; a baton …
stick — 1 /stIk/ verb past tense and past participle stuck 1 PUSH (transitive always + adv/prep, intransitive always + adv/prep) if a pointed object sticks into something or you stick it into something, it is pushed into it: stick sth in/into/through etc … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
stick — 1. n. 1 a a short slender branch or length of wood broken or cut from a tree. b this trimmed for use as a support or weapon. 2 a thin rod or spike of wood etc. for a particular purpose (cocktail stick). 3 a an implement used to propel the ball in … Useful english dictionary
stick — 1. n. Dull or awkward person. Usu. old stick or dry old stick. 2. the stick Beating with a stick. 3. [v.J Endure. Tolerate. Also stick it (out) Persist. 4. See stuck. 5. Abbr. stick of furniture Piece of furniture. 6. get some stick Receive … A concise dictionary of English slang
