Can such a charge stick? (5)
I believe the answer is:
baton
'stick?' is the definition.
(term for a stick or staff)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for baton that I've seen before include "Short stick" , "Conductor's wand" , "Piece of equipment" , "Staff" , "Short rod (that can be passed!)" .)