walking stick

Example Sentences

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His father, he said, had been out for a walk and was using a curtain rod as a walking stick.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Around 2016, he lost the ability to play golf, a longtime passion, and relied on a walking stick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Sharon, 46, now uses a walking stick and, given the physical demands of her job, has been unable to return to work after suffering serious orthopaedic and psychological trauma.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

While they’re on the road, Rafiki finds his iconic walking stick and carries it all the way to their destination.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2024

At the airport, she presented me with a knobbly walking stick the children had bought me.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson