Stalk Definition & Meaning
stalk
- noun
- material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
- a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ
- a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
- the act of following prey stealthily
- a stiff or threatening gait
- verb
- walk stiffly
- follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to; "her ex-boyfriend stalked her"; "the ghost of her mother haunted her"
- go through (an area) in search of prey; "stalk the woods for deer"
"Stalk" in song lyrics
See how stalk is used in real songs:
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"The hemp from the stalk"
Aceyalone — I Can't Complain -
"I like my celery, crisp in a stalk"
Alex Dimez f/ King Jus aka Great Talk Slinga — Green -
"You could start your own club to plot and stalk"
Cage — Perfect World
Words that rhyme with stalk
Usage tips for "stalk"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does stalk mean?
- material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush the act of following prey stealthily a stiff or threatening gait walk stiffly follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to; "her ex-boyfriend stalked her
- What part of speech is stalk?
- Stalk is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does stalk have?
- Stalk has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).