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stalks

 

[ stษ”หks ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in nature

The main stem of a plant, or the narrow stem that bears leaves, flowers, and fruit.

Synonyms

shaft, stem, trunk

Examples of usage

  • The corn stalks in the field swayed gently in the breeze.
  • She carefully cut the flower stalks to arrange them in a vase.
  • The tomato plant had sturdy stalks that supported the heavy fruit.
  • The sunflower stalk reached towards the sky, seeking the sun.
  • The wheat stalks rustled as the wind blew through the field.
Context #2 | Verb

social media

To follow or observe a person persistently, especially on social media.

Synonyms

follow, monitor, track

Examples of usage

  • She felt uncomfortable when she realized someone was stalking her online.
  • He decided to stalk his favorite celebrity on Instagram.
  • The company used targeted ads to stalk potential customers online.
  • Many users don't realize how much information they share that can be used to stalk them.
  • The rise of cyberstalking has become a serious concern in the digital age.

Translations

Translations of the word "stalks" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caules

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเค‚เค เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stรคngel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ batang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะตะฑะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚odygi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ŒŽ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tiges

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tallos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saplar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค„๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠู‚ุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stรฉbla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stonky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ŒŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stebla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stilkar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฑะฐา›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถvdษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tallos

Etymology

The word 'stalk' has origins in Old English 'stalca', meaning 'stem of a plant'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the main stem or narrow support of a plant. The verb usage of 'stalk' to mean following someone persistently likely originated in the context of hunting, where one would stealthily track prey. In the age of social media, 'stalk' has taken on a new meaning, related to observing someone's online activity. The dual meanings of 'stalk' demonstrate the versatility of language in adapting to modern contexts.

See also: stalk, stalker, stalking.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,514, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.