Rod puppets are controlled by a stick or wire attached to the puppet's main body parts.

VOA: special.2009.09.23

"Shut up. I said this is a stick-up. Now,come on. Your money or your life."

VOA: special.2009.10.11

This device is made with a stick and a piece of cloth or a belt.

VOA: special.2009.08.11

He points a stick at me and says: "Ha! Paleface, do you dare to enter the camp of Red Chief, the terror of the plains?"

VOA: special.2011.01.22

"As you watch the film you get in your ear a description of 'He is now hitting somebody with a stick,' or whatever the case may be.

VOA: special.2010.03.01

(JACK BENNY PROGRAM) "This is a stick-up." "Mister,put down that gun."

VOA: special.2009.10.11

This is when a bone is bent and breaks along only one side, like a young stick of wood.

VOA: special.2009.02.04

Then a long wooden stick is used to slowly push a heavy cover down on the bags.

VOA: special.2009.09.29

Andy said."You can't trust a woman to stick with you in any plan that involves her emotions."

VOA: special.2010.04.24

Then he got up, found a long stick and walked up and down the river bank.

VOA: special.2010.06.26

Doctor Sayre says you do not need a measuring stick or a timing device.

VOA: special.2009.08.11

His hand went to the fire and he pulled a burning stick from it.

VOA: special.2010.02.27

For example, they might stick themselves with a needle while treating patients.

VOA: special.2010.02.10

"Speak softly," the rule said, "and carry a big stick."

VOA: special.2010.08.05