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walking stick
noun
1
: a straight rod or stick (as of wood or aluminum) that is used to provide stability in walking or hiking
2
: stick insect
especially
: one (Diapheromera femorata) of the U.S. and Canada
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Last Samurai Standing is unclear about the details of Gentosai’s whole deal, but uses him fantastically, showing only glimpses of his face and relying more on his body in movement, and the tinkling of the bell attached to his walking stick, to amplify viewers’ fear and anticipation.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Convened by Takeuchi, the group reinterprets the walking stick, reimagined not merely as a functional tool, but as symbol of movement and connection.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
The woman revealed her father has had to stop cycling and driving due to his health in recent years, while her mom uses a walking stick when no one is looking.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
As a member of the Relais & Châteaux collection, its Appalachian hospitality shines through, starting with a walking stick handed to every guest upon arrival.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Convened by Takeuchi, the group reinterprets the walking stick, reimagined not merely as a functional tool, but as symbol of movement and connection.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
The woman revealed her father has had to stop cycling and driving due to his health in recent years, while her mom uses a walking stick when no one is looking.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
As a member of the Relais & Châteaux collection, its Appalachian hospitality shines through, starting with a walking stick handed to every guest upon arrival.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Walking stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walking%20stick. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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