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sticks and stone

 

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Noun sticks and stone has 1 sense
  1. sticks and stone - a general term for building materials
    --1 is a kind of
    building material

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Term: Sticks and Stone

Description:

Sticks and Stone is a phrase that refers to the power of words and physical force, often used as a reminder that words can be just as hurtful and damaging as physical violence.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun (singular): Stick and Stone
  • Phrase

Senses and Usages:

  1. Sense: Physical Force
  2. Example Sentence: The fight escalated from mere sticks and stones to a full-blown brawl.

  3. Sense: Hurtful Words
  4. Example Sentence: Children should be taught from a young age that sticks and stones can break bones, but words can also hurt them.

  5. Sense: Resilience and Overcoming
  6. Example Sentence: No matter what they say, I'll always believe in the power of sticks and stones to make me stronger.

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