stick
thin piece of wood / to push in / to attach / to remain fixed / to adhere to
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb
pl: stickspast: stuckpp: stucking: sticking
The word carries a strong sensory association with rigidity and piercing. It evokes the image of a hard, narrow object breaking through a surface or becoming wedged tightly. This physical sensation translates into the feeling of stubbornness or persistence when used in a behavioral context.
Meanings
Transitive Verbto push in
[~ someone][~ something]
To push a sharp object into something.
"She stuck the pin into the cushion."
Transitive Verbto attach
[~ something][~ something]
To fasten or attach something using an adhesive.
"Stick the label on the package."