Analog stick: Sometimes called a 'thumbstick,' an 'analog stick' is an input device for a video game controller, and allows for precise control of on-screen action that is directly related to the degree to which the stick is moved.

 

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Analog stick: Sometimes called a 'thumbstick,' an 'analog stick' is an input device for a video game controller, and allows for precise control of on-screen action that is directly related to the degree t . . . View Full Definition

Stick Built: A house built without prefabricated parts. Also called conventional building.

Stick Check: Checking an opponent with the stick. See hook check; poke check; sweep check.

Stick Deke: When a player’s stick is moved as though for a shot, but instead the player moves the puck past the defending player; done to fake out the opponent.

Stick: 1. Another name for the flagstick or pin 2. (also 'stiff, stoney') to put a shot close to the hole

Slapstick Comedy: Low comedy in which humor depends almost entirely on physical actions and sight gags. The antics of the three stooges and the modern fourth stooge, Adam Sandler, often fall into this category.

Memory Stick: A memory card slightly smaller than a single stick of chewing gum. Like compactflash and smartmedia, it is flash-based storage for your photos.

Singles Sticks: A pair of poles which are placed underneath the net near the singles sideline for the purpose of raising it for single play.

Stick Save: A save made with the goaltender's stick.

Mahlstick: A long wooden rod with a pad at one end that is used by the painter to steady his hand when working on fine details. He holds the mahlstick in his left hand and lays the pad on the canvas an . . . View Full Definition