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stalking

/ˈstɔkɪŋ/ /ˈstɑkɪŋ/

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verb

To approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.

Examples :

"The cat was stalking a mouse in the garden, carefully creeping through the tall grass. "

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verb

To (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp

Examples :

"My ex-girlfriend is stalking me."

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verb

To walk slowly and cautiously; to walk in a stealthy, noiseless manner.

Examples :

"The cat was stalking a bird in the garden, moving slowly and quietly through the grass. "

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verb

To walk behind something, such as a screen, for the purpose of approaching game; to proceed under cover.

Examples :

"The cat was stalking behind the couch, preparing to pounce on the unsuspecting mouse. "

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verb

To walk haughtily.

Examples :

"After losing the game, the basketball player, visibly upset, was stalking off the court with his head down. "

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noun

The act of going stealthily.

Examples :

"The cat's stalking of the mouse was slow and silent, barely a rustle in the leaves. "

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noun

Hunting for game by moving silently and stealthily or by waiting in ambush.

Examples :

"The lion's success in the hunt depended on careful stalking, allowing it to get close enough to surprise the zebra. "

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noun

The crime of following or harassing another person, causing him or her to fear death or injury.

Examples :

"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. "

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noun

The removal of stalks from bunches of grapes prior to winemaking.

Examples :

"After the grape harvest, stalking is an important step to ensure the wine has a smoother flavor. "

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