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walking stick
noun
1
: a straight rod or stick (as of wood or aluminum) that is used to provide stability in walking or hiking
2
: stick insect
especially
: one (Diapheromera femorata) of the U.S. and Canada
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Throughout the 19th century and into the 20th century, presidential pins, walking sticks and handkerchiefs were also popular items.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
He was reportedly found on a service road, supporting himself with two walking sticks and a cut-up sleeping bag wrapped around his legs for warmth.
—Jennifer Hauser, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Look for walking sticks specifically designed for older individuals:17
Choose an adjustable pole.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
He was last seen just before 11 a.m. Saturday carrying a brown bamboo walking stick and a black backpack near North Sherman Boulevard and West Capitol Drive in Milwaukee.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 20 Oct. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
He was reportedly found on a service road, supporting himself with two walking sticks and a cut-up sleeping bag wrapped around his legs for warmth.
—Jennifer Hauser, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
Look for walking sticks specifically designed for older individuals:17
Choose an adjustable pole.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
He was last seen just before 11 a.m. Saturday carrying a brown bamboo walking stick and a black backpack near North Sherman Boulevard and West Capitol Drive in Milwaukee.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Walking stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walking%20stick. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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