sticking
/ˈstɪkɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A sequence or arrangement of drum notes to be played with drumsticks.
Noun
Examples
Too often the beginning student finds it more difficult to observe the stickings when reading single beats or duple beat divisions (e.g., quarter notes and eighth notes in 4/4 time) than if he or she alternated freely from hand to hand.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Coarse, bruised, or damaged meat sold to the makers of sausages, pies, etc.
Noun
Examples
six ounces of clods and stickings boiled
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sticking” mean?
A sequence or arrangement of drum notes to be played with drumsticks.
Is “sticking” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.