verbπShareTo approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer."The cat was stalking a mouse in the garden, carefully creeping through the tall grass. "actionpoliceanimalinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp"My ex-girlfriend is stalking me."policeactionhumanpersonsocietylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo walk slowly and cautiously; to walk in a stealthy, noiseless manner."The cat was stalking a bird in the garden, moving slowly and quietly through the grass. "actionwayanimalhumanpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo walk behind something, such as a screen, for the purpose of approaching game; to proceed under cover."The cat was stalking behind the couch, preparing to pounce on the unsuspecting mouse. "animalnaturegameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo walk haughtily."After losing the game, the basketball player, visibly upset, was stalking off the court with his head down. "actionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of going stealthily."The cat's stalking of the mouse was slow and silent, barely a rustle in the leaves. "actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHunting for game by moving silently and stealthily or by waiting in ambush."The lion's success in the hunt depended on careful stalking, allowing it to get close enough to surprise the zebra. "animalactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe crime of following or harassing another person, causing him or her to fear death or injury."The news reported a case of stalking where a woman was constantly followed and harassed by her ex-boyfriend, making her fear for her safety. "policelawactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe removal of stalks from bunches of grapes prior to winemaking."After the grape harvest, stalking is an important step to ensure the wine has a smoother flavor. "fruitagriculturefooddrinkprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
