footstalk

"A rod is a long slender pole used for angling."

"The botanist carefully examined the small pedicel connecting each cherry blossom to the branch. "

"My sister brought an apple to school for a healthy snack. "

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

"The stack of books was balanced precariously on the edge of the table, threatening to fall. "

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

"The tiny slept soundly in his crib. "

"a stalk of wheat, rye, or oats;  the stalks of maize or hemp"

"The florist carefully trimmed the peduncle of the lily so the flower arrangement would look balanced. "

"The old wooden table had weak supports and wobbled easily. "

"My sister's new job offers a similar salary; it's a good such for someone with her experience. "

"There is one sterling and here is another"