nounπShareThe stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts."a stalk of wheat, rye, or oats;β the stalks of maize or hemp"plantpartbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe petiole, pedicel, or peduncle of a plant."The botanist carefully examined the plant's stalk to identify its species. "plantpartbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething resembling the stalk of a plant, such as the stem of a quill."The artist carefully positioned the quill's stalk on the page before beginning to write. "plantpartnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ornament in the Corinthian capital resembling the stalk of a plant, from which the volutes and helices spring."The art history textbook showed a detailed drawing of a Corinthian capital, pointing out the decorative stalk from which the swirling volutes emerged. "architectureartplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the two upright pieces of a ladder."The painter leaned against the ladder's sturdy stalk to reach the high window. "partstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stem or peduncle, as in certain barnacles and crinoids."The barnacle's stalk was surprisingly long and thin. "biologypartorganismanatomyanimalplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe narrow basal portion of the abdomen of a hymenopterous insect."The ant's thin stalk, connecting its thorax to its larger abdomen, was clearly visible under the magnifying glass. "insectanatomybiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe peduncle of the eyes of decapod crustaceans."The scientist carefully examined the stalk of the crab's eye under the microscope. "anatomyanimalbiologypartorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn iron bar with projections inserted in a core to strengthen it; a core arbor."The carpenter used a metal stalk to reinforce the wooden core of the table leg. "materialpartstructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particular episode of trying to follow or contact someone."The gossip about the new student's stalk made her anxious about attending school. "actionpolicelawinternethumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe hunting of a wild animal by stealthy approach."The experienced hunter planned his deer stalk carefully, moving silently through the forest. "animalsportnatureactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer."The detective stalked the suspect through the crowded park, trying not to be seen. "actionanimalnaturepoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp"My ex-girlfriend is stalking me."actioncommunicationinternetpolicehumansocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo walk slowly and cautiously; to walk in a stealthy, noiseless manner."The cat began to stalk the bird hopping near the window, moving slowly and quietly so as not to scare it away. "actionanimalnaturewaypoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo walk behind something, such as a screen, for the purpose of approaching game; to proceed under cover."The hunter stalked through the tall grass, hoping to get close enough to the deer without being seen. "actionnatureanimalgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA haughty style of walking."The manager's stalk as he marched through the office showed he was clearly annoyed. "appearancestylebodywayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo walk haughtily."The new student stalked down the hall, head held high, seemingly unaware of everyone else around him. "appearancestyleactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
