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walking stick

–noun
1. a stick held in the hand and used to help support oneself while walking.
2. Also, walk⋅ing⋅stick. Also called stick insect. any of several insects of the family Phasmidae, having a long, slender, twiglike body.

Origin:
1570–80
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walking stick  
n.  
  1. A cane or staff used as an aid in walking.

  2. A stick insect, especially a widely distributed North American species (Diapheromera femorata) that is brown to greenish and usually inhabits deciduous trees.

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