stickman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A simple drawing of a man with lines to represent limbs and torso.
  2. A dealer in gambling who gathers the dice with a stick.
  3. A player in a game played with a stick (such as hockey or lacrosse).
  4. A person who makes confectionery by pulling candy onto a stick.
  5. A pickpocket's accomplice who takes the stolen goods in case the pickpocket is searched.
  6. A stick seller, especially of walking sticks.
  7. A cocksman.
  8. A male drummer.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

stickman stickmen stick man

Etymology

From stick + -man.

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