Definition of stalk
(Entry 1 of 3)
2a
: the main stem of an herbaceous plant often with its dependent parts
b
: a part of a plant (such as a petiole or stipe) that supports another
stalk
verb
stalked; stalking; stalks
Definition of stalk (Entry 2 of 3)
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
noun (2)Definition of stalk (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: the act of stalking
2
: a stalking gait
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The first known use of stalk was in the 14th century
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