verbπShareTo remove the stem from."to stem cherries; to stem tobacco leaves"foodvegetablefruitplantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be caused or derived; to originate."The current crisis stems from the short-sighted politics of the previous government."actionhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo descend in a family line."The family's strong work ethic stemmed from their grandfather, who built his business from nothing. "familyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo direct the stem (of a ship) against; to make headway against."The small sailboat stemmed the incoming tide, slowly pushing its way up the river. "nauticalsailingvehicledirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit with the stem of a ship; to ram."The pirate ship, out of control in the storm, stemmed the smaller fishing boat, sinking it instantly. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ram (clay, etc.) into a blasting hole."The miner carefully stemmed the blasting hole with clay before setting off the charge. "technicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop, hinder (for instance, a river or blood)."to stem a tide"actionmedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move the feet apart and point the tips of the skis inward in order to slow down the speed or to facilitate a turn."The beginner skier stemmed his skis to slow down before reaching the bottom of the hill. "sporttechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving a stem."The stemmed apple was easier for the child to hold. "plantbiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
