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stalk1

Pronunciation: /stɔːk/

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Definition of stalk

noun

  • the main stem of a herbaceous plant:he chewed a stalk of grass
  • the slender attachment or support of a leaf, flower, or fruit:the acorns grow on stalks
  • a stalk-like support for a sessile animal, or for an organ in an animal.
  • a slender support or stem of an object:drinking glasses with long stalks
  • (in a vehicle) a lever on the steering column controlling the indicators, lights, etc.: the control stalk on the car’s fascia

Derivatives

stalked

adjective
[in combination]:rough-stalked meadow grass

stalkless

adjective

stalk-like

adjective

stalky

adjective (stalkier, stalkiest)

Origin:

Middle English: probably a diminutive of dialect stale 'rung of a ladder, long handle'

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Definition of stalk in the US English dictionary

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