Stalk has 13 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
"The rooster pecked at the crumbly stalk left over after we shelled the pumpkin seeds for dinner."
2
a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ
"The tall green stalk held up the heavy flower head above the surrounding leaves."
3
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
"The hunter spent hours crouched behind the tall reeds, patiently stalking the deer as it drank from the stream."
4
the act of following prey stealthily
"The hunter quietly stalked through the tall grass to get close enough for a perfect shot."
5
a stiff or threatening gait
"The detective watched as the suspect stalked down the hallway, his movements deliberate and menacing."
6
The stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts.
"She entered the room and stalked down the aisle, her chin held high as if she owned the place."
7
A particular episode of trying to follow or contact someone.
8
A haughty style of walking.
Verb
1
walk stiffly
"After his long run, he stalked across the room, moving with a stiff and awkward gait."
2
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
"her ex-boyfriend stalked her"
"the ghost of her mother haunted her"
3
go through (an area) in search of prey
"stalk the woods for deer"
4
To approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.
"He stalked into the room, his chin held high as if he owned the place."
Example Sentences
"her ex-boyfriend stalked her"
verb
"the ghost of her mother haunted her"
verb
"stalk the woods for deer"
verb
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