stickup
IPA: stˈɪkʌp
noun
- A robbery at gunpoint.
- A small-diameter tree branch or limb that extends out of the water in flooded or submerged timber, as in a lake or river.
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Examples of "stickup" in Sentences
- The police are investigating a recent stickup at the convenience store down the street
- The cashier bravely handed over the money during the stickup to protect the customers
- I heard there was a stickup at the bank last night, but no one was hurt
- The masked robber carried out the stickup with precision, leaving no trace behind
- Witnesses described the stickup as quick and efficient, lasting only a few minutes
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