stalk
1stalk
noun \ˈstȯk\Definition of STALK
1
: a slender upright object or supporting or connecting part; especially : peduncle
2
a : the main stem of an herbaceous plant often with its dependent parts b : a part of a plant (as a petiole or stipe) that supports another
— stalked \ˈstȯkt\ adjective
— stalk·less \ˈstȯ-kləs\ adjective
— stalky \ˈstȯ-kē\ adjective
Origin of STALK
Middle English stalke; akin to Old English stela stalk, support
First Known Use: 14th century
Other Botany Terms
2stalk
verbDefinition of STALK
intransitive verb
1
: to pursue quarry or prey stealthily
2
: to walk stiffly or haughtily
transitive verb
1
: to pursue by stalking
2
: to go through (an area) in search of prey or quarry <stalk the woods for deer>
3
: to pursue obsessively and to the point of harassment
— stalk·er noun
Examples of STALK
- a movie about a detective being stalked by a killer
- This is the time of year when hunters are stalking the woods for deer.
- She called the police because her ex-boyfriend was stalking her.
- She angrily stalked out of the room.
Origin of STALK
Middle English, from Old English bestealcian; akin to Old English stelan to steal — more at steal
First Known Use: 14th century
3stalk
nounstalk
noun \ˈstȯk\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of STALK
: a slender supporting or connecting part : peduncle <the pituitary stalk>
—stalked \ˈstȯkt\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
—stalk·less adjective
Learn More About STALK
Browse
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up stalk? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).


See 








