walking stick

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noun
  1. a stick held in the hand and used to help support oneself while walking.

  2. Also walk·ing·stick .Also called stick insect. any of several insects of the family Phasmidae, having a long, slender, twiglike body.

Origin of walking stick

1
First recorded in 1570–80

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walking stick

noun
  1. a stick or cane carried in the hand to assist walking

  2. the usual US name for stick insect

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