Remains loyal, or maybe switches (6)
I believe the answer is:
sticks
'switches' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sticks that I've seen before include "Small pieces of wood" , "Glues" , "Refuses to move" , "Is bogged down" , "bits of wood" .)