English Meaning & Definitions
The main stem of a herbaceous plant.
- โShe trimmed the tough green stalks from the broccoli before cooking.โ
- โThe sunflower's thick stalk bent under the heavy weight of the blossom.โ
To pursue or approach stealthily, as prey or a person.
- โThe lion began to stalk the gazelle through the tall grass.โ
- โHe realized someone was stalking him on his walk home from work.โ
To walk in a proud, stiff, or angry manner.
- โShe slammed the door and stalked out of the room.โ
- โHe didn't win the argument, so he just stalked away in silence.โ
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for โstalkโ.
Middle English (as a verb meaning 'to walk stealthily'): related to stele 'stalk of a plant', of Germanic origin. The noun sense of the main stem of a plant dates from the late 15th century.
Imagine a hunter 'walking stealthily' (stalking) through the tall plant stems (stalks) in the jungle.
Frequently Asked Questions About โstalkโ
1. What is the meaning of โstalkโ in English?
In English, stalk (noun) is defined as: โThe main stem of a herbaceous plant.โ.
2. How do you use โstalkโ in a sentence?
โShe trimmed the tough green stalks from the broccoli before cooking.โ
4. What is the etymology and word origin of โstalkโ?
Middle English (as a verb meaning 'to walk stealthily'): related to stele 'stalk of a plant', of Germanic origin. The noun sense of the main stem of a plant dates from the late 15th century.
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