stalk

Meanings

• noun

  A long, slender part of a plant that supports the leaves and flowers and often bears seeds.

  - "The corn stalk is tall and sturdy."
  - "The farmer harvested the wheat stalks."

• verb

  To follow or pursue someone or something persistently.

  - "He stalked his prey through the forest."
  - "The paparazzi stalked the celebrity."

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Pronunciation

1. /stɔk/
   
   
   
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2. /stɔk/
   
   
   
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3. /stɔk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stalk
hawk , talk , walk

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. stall (English) : A shelter for animals or a place where horses are sold or kept.
   

2. stoke (English) : To add fuel to a fire or to operate a furnace.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of stalk that leads to same result
stalk , stalked , stalkier , stalkiest , stalkless , stalks , stalky , stalking , yolk stalk , yolk stalks

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Etymology

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Old English stalh, stoc meaning 'post, pillar, tree trunk'.

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Trivia

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1. A stalk is made up of several parts, including the node, internodes, and vascular tissue.

2. Stalks are essential for the transportation of water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and flowers of a plant.

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Related Concepts

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1. crop: A harvested product from a plant or farm.

2. stem: The main supporting structure of a plant, which includes the stalk and roots.

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Culture

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In literature, the stalk is often used as a symbol of growth, life, and tenacity. In art, it is commonly depicted in still life paintings and botanical illustrations.

How to Memorize "stalk"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall plant with a long, slender stalk supporting leaves and flowers.
   - Visualize the stalk as the main support system for a plant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stalk' with the idea of support and growth.
   - Think of a tall plant with a long stalk when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stalks Support All Kinds' to remember the meaning of stalk.
   - Create a mental image of a stalk supporting leaves and flowers.

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