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Meaning of stalk
The primary meaning of the word "stalk" is to pursue or follow someone or something stealthily or threateningly.
Etymology of stalk
The word "stalk" originated from Old English "stalc" meaning "stem" or "trunk", also related to Old Norse "stelkr" meaning "stem" or "stalk"
The sense of pursuing or following someone or something developed in the 16th century, possibly from the idea of moving stealthily like a hunter stalking prey
Synonyms
Definitions
- To pursue or follow someone or something, typically in a stealthy or threatening manner
- To walk or move stealthily, typically in order to get close to someone or something without being detected
- In biology, the stalk of a plant is the main stem that supports the leaves, flowers, or fruit
Usage Examples
- The detective began to stalk the suspect, trying to gather more evidence
- The deer was able to evade the hunter, who was trying to stalk it through the forest
- The flower's stalk was long and slender, supporting the heavy bloom