The stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts.
The petiole, pedicel, or peduncle of a plant.
Something resembling the stalk of a plant, such as the stem of a quill.
One of the two upright pieces of a ladder.
(zoology) A noun "stalk" represents the stem or peduncle of certain barnacles and crinoids, the narrow basal portion of the abdomen of a hymenopterous insect, and the peduncle of the eyes of decapod crustaceans.
(metalworking) An iron bar with projections inserted in a core to strengthen it; a core arbor.
A particular episode of trying to follow or contact someone.
The hunting of a wild animal by stealthy approach.
A haughty style of walking.
(transitive) To approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.
(transitive) To (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp
(intransitive) To walk slowly and cautiously; to walk in a stealthy, noiseless manner.
(intransitive) To walk behind something, such as a screen, for the purpose of approaching game; to proceed under cover.
(intransitive) To walk haughtily.