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stok — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cane noun The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
  • perch noun A spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.
  • rod noun A straight, thin bar, stick, or pole made of wood, metal, or similar material.
  • stick noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.

Senses

stok is used for these senses in English:

  • cane (countable) A short rod or stick, traditionally of wood or bamboo, used for corporal punishment.
  • cane (with "the") Corporal punishment by beating with a cane.
  • perch A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.
  • stick A small, thin branch from a tree or bush; a twig; a branch.
  • walking stick A tool, such as a cane, used to ease pressure on the legs, and to aid stability, when walking.

cane — full definition

  1. noun The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
  2. noun A walking stick used for support while walking.
  3. noun A rod traditionally used for corporal punishment, or the punishment itself.
  4. verb To hit someone with a cane as punishment.
  5. verb Informal: to heavily defeat or criticize someone.

perch — full definition

  1. noun A spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.
  2. noun A branch, rod, or ledge used by a bird to rest on.
  3. noun A high or secure position, especially one that is elevated or prominent.
  4. verb To rest or sit somewhere, especially high up or on an edge.

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