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"plantbiologystructurevegetablenaturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe petiole, pedicel, or peduncle of a plant."The botanist carefully examined the plant's delicate stalks. "plantpartbiologynaturevegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething resembling the stalk of a plant, such as the stem of a quill."The artist carefully selected several goose stalks to use as feather quills for her calligraphy. "plantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ornament in the Corinthian capital resembling the stalk of a plant, from which the volutes and helices spring."The architect pointed to the Corinthian capital, explaining that the stalks were stylized representations of acanthus plant stems. "architectureartstylebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the two upright pieces of a ladder."The painter carefully placed the ladder against the wall, making sure both stalks were firmly on the ground. "partbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stem or peduncle, as in certain barnacles and crinoids."The barnacles clung tightly to the rock face, their soft bodies supported by slender, flexible stalks. "biologyplantanimalorganismanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe narrow basal portion of the abdomen of a hymenopterous insect."The wasp's thin stalks, connecting its thorax to its abdomen, are clearly visible under the magnifying glass. "insectanatomybiologyorganismpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe peduncle of the eyes of decapod crustaceans."The crab retracted its eyes quickly, pulling them back down into its shell along the stalks. "anatomybiologyanimalpartorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn iron bar with projections inserted in a core to strengthen it; a core arbor."The carpenter used the metal stalks to reinforce the wooden core of the table leg. "materialpartmachinetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particular episode of trying to follow or contact someone."The celebrity had to get a restraining order due to repeated stalks by an obsessive fan. "policeactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe hunting of a wild animal by stealthy approach."The lioness began her stalks, moving silently through the tall grass towards the unsuspecting zebra. "animalactionsportnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer."The cat stalks the bird, hoping to catch it by surprise. "actionanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp"My ex-girlfriend is stalking me."actionlawsocietypersonpolicehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo walk slowly and cautiously; to walk in a stealthy, noiseless manner."The cat stalks the bird in the garden, moving slowly and quietly so it won't fly away. "actionanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo walk behind something, such as a screen, for the purpose of approaching game; to proceed under cover."The cat stalks behind the couch, getting ready to pounce on the toy mouse. "actionsportgamemilitaryanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA haughty style of walking."Her stalks across the classroom, head held high and shoulders back, announced that she was in a very bad mood. "appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo walk haughtily."After losing the game, the star player stalks off the field, refusing to shake hands. "attitudestyleactionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
