stickwork

American  

[stik-wurk] / ˈstɪkˌwɜrk /

noun

Sports.

1. a player's degree of competence or proficiency as a baseball batter, hockey or lacrosse player, etc..

   Frequent practice improved his stickwork.

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Etymology

Origin of stickwork

First recorded in 1900–05; stick ¹ + work

Example Sentences

He starts gently behind Mr. Blanchard, whose goal of building toward a climax is well-served as Blakey grows gradually more animated, ending in torrents of stickwork and declarative bass-drum kicks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

According to their research the family had purchased an “Elsmore,” a classic bungalow with some nifty stickwork under the front eaves.

From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2021

Moments after the ensuing faceoff, Ottawa drove right back down the ice and Pyatt showed off some nifty stickwork on the right side of the net for his fourth goal of the season at 7:41.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2016

If the Philadelphia Flyers end up winning the Stanley Cup for the first time since the Bullies hoisted it 35 years ago, Carcillo's stickwork might be the turning point in their playoff run.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2010

Even such rival sluggers as the Red Sox's Ted Williams spotted his promise and helped him polish up his stickwork.

From Time Magazine Archive