stalk
noun (1)
\ ˈstȯk
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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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Other Words from stalk
Noun (1)
stalked
\ ˈstȯkt
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adjective
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adjective
stalkless
\ ˈstȯk-ləs
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adjective
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adjective
stalky
\ ˈstȯ-kē
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of stalk in a Sentence
Verb
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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More Definitions for stalk
stalk
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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stalk
noun
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Kids Definition of stalk
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a plant stem especially when not woody
stalks of celery
2
: a slender supporting structure
the stalk of a goblet
stalk
verb
stalked;
stalking
Kids 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.
stalk
noun
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Medical Definition of stalk
: a slender supporting or connecting part : peduncle