stalk
Pronunciation
[change]- (UK) enPR: stôk, IPA (key): /stɔːk/
- (US) enPR: stôk, IPA (key): /stɔk/
Audio (US) (file) Audio (US) (file) - Homophones: stork, stock
Noun
[change]- (countable) The stalk of a plant is the stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts.
Verb
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- (transitive) If you stalk, you approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.
- (transitive) If you stalk someone, you try to follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.
- My ex-girlfriend is stalking me.