hockey stick
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hockey stick
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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"I think it will go a little bit like an ice hockey stick," he said.
From Reuters
Vélez thought so-called hockey stick growth was the only way to land venture capital.
From Seattle Times
The team didn’t need hockey sticks as much as it did canes.
From Washington Post
The cover of the tournament program features a girl holding up a hockey stick.
From Seattle Times
The numbers show how defensemen get the short end of the hockey stick when it comes to being able to tout being an All-Star.
From Seattle Times
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