Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Stickling

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A cutting in the early stages of growth.

    "Some of the sticklings derived from the seed sown in the previous year were planted out at varying distances apart […]"

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of stickle form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

stick + -ling

See also for "stickling"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: stickling