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The sticks

noun, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A remote, rural area; a place that is removed from civilization such as the boondocks. Canada, US, derogatory, informal, uncountable

    "She grew up in the sticks and later moved to the city."

  2. 2
    The set of yardage markers used by a chain crew to indicate the ten yards between the line of scrimmage from the previous first down and the line to gain, which the offense must reach in their series of four downs in order to retain possession of the ball. uncountable

    "They gained just enough on that play to move the sticks and continue the drive."

Etymology

Possibly derived from 1800s Chinook Jargon stick (“tree, forest”), from English stick.

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