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

Example Sentences

Prior to her diagnosis, Ms Boocock - who also has endometriosis - had lived with debilitating symptoms that left her regularly needing to use a walking stick.

From BBC

The final straw came when a cleaner was filmed restraining the elderly man and violently shaking the bed frame before prodding him with a walking stick.

From BBC

Still recuperating from back surgery, Mr Baisley was among those who arrived earlier this year at a conference room in the capital, Harare - some aided by walking sticks and walking frames - to discuss the deal.

From BBC

For bad days, it's using a walking stick if I need to.

From BBC

It was a crisp, cloudy day, and I was heartened to meet Times subscribers who traveled near and far to attend, including a family from Fullerton with impressive walking sticks and kind hearts.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cane 
• crutch