What does STALK mean?

Stalk 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: the main stem of a herbaceous plant; the slender part of a flower that supports the petals and stamens.
Verb: to pursue or approach stealthily; to walk stiffly or haughtily.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK):

US: /stɔk/
UK: /stɔːk/

4. Origin and Usage:

The noun "stalk" comes from the Old English word "stealc" meaning "stem" or "trunk." The verb "stalk" comes from the Old English word "stealcian" meaning "to move stealthily." "Stalk" has been used in English since the 14th century. The noun form is commonly used in botany to refer to the main stem of a plant, while the verb form is used to describe the act of pursuing someone or something stealthily.

5. Synonyms:

Noun: stem, trunk, shoot, peduncle, petiole
Verb: trail, shadow, hunt, pursue, track

6. Related Words:

steal, stack, stick, stink, stony

7. Example Sentences:

Noun: The stalk of the flower was long and slender.
Verb: The lion stalked its prey through the tall grass.