stalk
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Definition of stalk
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1 : a slender upright object or supporting or connecting part especially : peduncle
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
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verbDefinition 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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Examples of stalk in a Sentence
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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.
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verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of stalk
: to follow (an animal or person that you are hunting or trying to capture) by moving slowly and quietly
: to go through (a place or area) while hunting
: to follow, watch, and bother (someone) constantly in a way that is frightening, dangerous, etc.
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Kids Definition of stalk
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1 : a plant stem especially when not woody stalks of celery
2 : a slender supporting structure the stalk of a goblet
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verbKids Definition of stalk (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to walk in a stiff or proud manner He stalked angrily out of the room.
2 : to hunt slowly and quietly A cat stalked the bird.
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Medical Definition of stalk
: a slender supporting or connecting part : peduncle the pituitary stalk
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