stalk

noun
UK: /stɔːk/
US: /stɑːk/

  1. The main stem of a plant.

    1. The flower has a long stalk.
    2. She cut the rose, leaving only a short stalk attached to the bush.

  2. The act of following or harassing someone.

    1. She accused him of stalk.
    2. The celebrity obtained a restraining order against her stalk.

Synonyms

stem hunt follow
stalk verb

  1. To follow or approach stealthily.

    1. I saw a cat stalk a mouse.
    2. The hunter had to stalk the deer carefully to get a good shot.

  2. To harass or pursue someone obsessively.

    1. He was arrested for stalk her.
    2. She claimed that her former boyfriend continued to stalk after breakup.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stalk" in English means: The main stem of a plant., The act of following or harassing someone..

The phonetic transcription of "stalk" is /stɔːk/ in British English and /stɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stalk": stem, hunt, follow.

Example usage of "stalk": "The flower has a long stalk.". More examples on the page.