A stick is an elongated and solid element.
A stick is an elongated piece of solid material that is usually cylinder-shaped for easy handling. Its uses are very diverse and depend on the context .
Sometimes, a stick - originating from the Latin palus - can be a rod or post that is used to tie, hold or delimit something. For example: “I'm going to tie the horse to that stick while we eat,” “If you stick a stick in the pot, you will make the plant grow upright,” “I tripped over a stick that was on the edge of the street to prevent the vehicles go up to the sidewalk.”
The stick can also be used as a weapon , taking advantage of the fact that it is usually made with blunt materials such as wood: “The young man was hit on the head with a stick,” “We tried to defend ourselves with sticks, but the criminals had firearms,” “ When the stick hit his arm, he could hear the sound of bone breaking .
The stick as a handle for manipulation
The sticks, on the other hand, can be used like a handle to manipulate various tools : “I need a longer stick for the dryer,” “Please write down on the shopping list that we need to purchase a new stick for the broom.” ” .
In this sense we have to explain that there are so-called selfie sticks . These are handles of a certain length that are used to place either a camera or a mobile phone on one end. With what objective? Fundamentally so that the person holding it can take a photograph of themselves (selfie) with a certain perspective.
Such is the success that these aforementioned selfies are getting that even belfie sticks have also reached the market. These are selfie sticks that allow you to get a snapshot of your butt.
In golf, a club is used to hit the ball.
The term in music
Within the musical field, we can say that flamenco is divided into several styles. Thus, this type of music and dance, originating in Andalusia and which is declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity , is made up of several styles or varieties according to rhythm, geographical origin or character. Among the most significant are the following:
- Fandango , which is one of the fundamental styles of flamenco and is made up of a live movement.
- Copla . The origin of this other variety of flamenco is found in the 18th century, which is also called Andalusian song and which has had great figures who have performed it, such as Lola Flores, Juana Reina, Concha Piquer, Marifé de Triana or Rocío Jurado.
- Alegría , which has become a fundamental piece of the folklore of Cádiz .
- Bulería , which has a fast rhythm and is accompanied by clapping.
- Sevillanas , which have become one of the most widespread flamenco styles.
Other uses of the notion of stick
The different types or series of cards that make up a deck are known as suits. In the Spanish deck, the suits are gold, cup, sword and club.
In the field of sport , the notion of stick is also common. It may be the element used to hit the ball in golf , softball , hockey and other sports ( “My first golf club was given to me by my uncle” ) or the posts that form the goal or goal in soccer. ( “The ball hit the left post and then entered the goal” ).