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Meaning of stalk
noun
- The stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts. Example: a stalk of wheat, rye, or oats; the stalks of maize or hemp
- The petiole, pedicel, or peduncle of a plant.
- Something resembling the stalk of a plant, such as the stem of a quill.
- An ornament in the Corinthian capital resembling the stalk of a plant, from which the volutes and helices spring.
- One of the two upright pieces of a ladder.
noun
- A particular episode of trying to follow or contact someone.
- The hunting of a wild animal by stealthy approach.
verb
- To approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.
- To (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp Example: My ex-girlfriend is stalking me.
- To walk slowly and cautiously; to walk in a stealthy, noiseless manner.
- To walk behind something, such as a screen, for the purpose of approaching game; to proceed under cover.
noun
- A haughty style of walking.
verb
- To walk haughtily.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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