walking stick

noun

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

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

walking stick

noun

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

2. the usual US name for stick insect

Word History and Origins

Origin of walking stick¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Related Words

• cane 
• crutch