Definition of stalk - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
plantmain stem of a plant supporting leaves or flowers
- The stalk of the sunflower was very tall.
2.
surveillanceact of following someone secretly
- He was arrested for the stalk of his ex-partner..
3.
silent pursuithunting of a wild animal by stealthy approach
- The hunter's stalk was successful.
4.
plantthin part joining a flower or fruit to the plant
- She picked the apple by its stalk.
5.
movementDated haughty style of walkingDated
- He had a proud stalk as he entered the room.
6.
zoologyTECH. slender supporting structure in animals like crinoidsTECH.
- The barnacle's stalk attached it to the rock.
Verb
1.
stealthy approachintr. approach quietly to avoid being noticedintr.
- The hunter stalks the deer through the forest.
2.
harassmenttr. follow or contact someone persistently and annoyinglytr.
- She felt uneasy knowing someone was stalking her.
3.
menacing presenceintr. spread over an area in a threatening wayintr.
- Fear stalks the streets at night.
4.
haughty walkintr. Dated walk in a stiff or proud mannerintr. Dated
- He stalked out of the room after the argument.
Images of stalk
main stem of a plant supporting leaves or flowers
Expressions with stalk
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leave a place angrily or with annoyance
She stalked off after the argument.
leave a place angrily or defiantly
She stalked out of the meeting after the argument.
the stem supporting the flower
The flower stalk was tall and slender.
Origin of stalk
Old English, stalu (stealing) + stalk (stalk)
Terms with stalk included in their meaning
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removal
remove the stalk from a fruit or flower before use
vegetable
young onion with a long green stalk and a small white bulb
cooking
remove the stalk from fruits or berries
plant
the stalk of a flower stamen
plants
shoot or slender stalk of a plant
heraldry
with part of the stalk displayed
plant
the stalk connecting the stigma to the ovary
biology
plant ovule turned completely upside down on its stalk
growth
form a flowering stalk on a plant
inverted ovule
completely inverted turned back 180 degrees on its stalk
plant
small bract on a flower stalk
historical helmet
metal helmet with a stalk-like top worn by 16th-century soldiers
plant
stalk connecting ovule or seed to ovary wall
plant
stalk connecting seed to placenta
plant
arrangement of buds on a plant's stalk
sea creature
marine crustacean with a stalk resembling a goose's neck
crustacean
marine animal with a long stalk often found on ships
flower structure
stalk bearing the gynoecium above other flower parts
plant
stalk supporting the pistil in some flowers
hypophyseal stalk
stalk connecting the pituitary gland to the brain
plant
stalk supporting a single flower in a larger inflorescence
medical
stalk-shaped anatomical body part
mycology
stalk of a fungus fruiting body
biology
small stalk-shaped structure with pincer-like ends for cleaning
Examples of stalk in a sentence
In autumn, the corn stalks turn golden brown. The detective was hired to investigate the stalk. She was unaware of the stalk until it was too late. The stalk required patience and precision. He perfected his stalk over years of practice. The cherry's stalk snapped as I picked it.
Leave the stalk attached to the pumpkin. Her stalk was confident as she walked on stage. The model's stalk was admired by everyone. The crinoid's stalk swayed in the ocean current. Scientists studied the stalk's flexibility in various species. She stalked her prey with silent footsteps. The cat stalked the mouse in the garden. He was arrested for stalking his ex-girlfriend. Online stalking has become a serious issue. Rumors stalk the office, creating tension. Doubt stalks his mind, preventing peace. She stalked past the reporters without speaking. The actor stalked across the stage in disgust.
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- French:tige, traquer, ...
- German:Stängel, pirschen, ...
- Italian:stelo, avvicinarsi furtivamente, ...
- Spanish:tallo, acechar, ...
- Portuguese:caule, perseguir, ...
- Chinese:茎, 潜行, ...
- Japanese:茎, 忍び寄る, ...
- Arabic:سَاق, تَرَبَّصَ, ...
- Hebrew:גִּבְעוֹל, לֶאֱרוֹב, ...
- Russian:стебель, подкрадываться, ...
- Ukrainian:стебло, підкрадатися, ...
- Hindi:तना, चुपके से आना, ...
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