Stalk

Pronunciation: /ˈstɔːk/

Stalk (noun)

  1. The main stem of a plant that supports leaves or flowers.
  2. A long, thin part that supports something, like a leaf or fruit.

Examples

  • The flower's stalk was long and slender.
  • She trimmed the stalk before arranging the flowers.

Common collocations: cut the stalk, long stalk, thick stalk, supporting stalk, stalk prey

Stalk (verb)

  1. To follow someone quietly and secretly, often to watch them.
  2. To walk in a proud or angry way, often with long steps.

Examples

  • He stalked the deer through the forest.
  • The detective stalked the suspect for hours.

Synonyms of Stalk

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Stalk

  • opposite of pursuing
  • opposite of advancing