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stickle

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Looking at extinction and new niches created like our happy little stickle back fish sees an advantage.

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Quick take

To raise objections; to argue stubbornly, especially over minor or trivial matters.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of stickle gathered in one view.

verb

To raise objections; to argue stubbornly, especially over minor or trivial matters.

noun

A shallow rapid in a river.

noun

The current below a waterfall.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for stickle.

verb

To raise objections; to argue stubbornly, especially over minor or trivial matters.

noun

A shallow rapid in a river.

noun

The current below a waterfall.

noun

A sharp point; prickle; a spine

Example sentences

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Looking at extinction and new niches created like our happy little stickle back fish sees an advantage.

2

The stickle back fish contains the genes of past versions fresh water adapted or salt water adapted.

3

So long as it is Lego and not Stickle Bricks, yes.

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Rick Stickle on 08/30 Bill, I don't believe this--I got HyperCard at Clinton yesterday and signed on tonight to suggest that a Hypercard section be set up!

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"“I also encourage people to reach out to the police, but only about 5% to 8% do that,” Stickle said." People don't bother because they know that law enforcement rarely does anything about it.

Quote examples

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"“I also encourage people to reach out to the police, but only about 5% to 8% do that,” Stickle said." People don't bother because they know that law enforcement rarely does anything about it.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use stickle in a sentence?

Looking at extinction and new niches created like our happy little stickle back fish sees an advantage.

What does stickle mean?

To raise objections; to argue stubbornly, especially over minor or trivial matters.

What part of speech is stickle?

stickle is commonly used as verb, noun.