Definition of stalk

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Stalk (n.) The narrow basal portion of the abdomen of a hymenopterous insect.

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Leafstalk :: Leafstalk (n.) The stalk or petiole which supports a leaf.
Bent :: Bent (n.) A reedlike grass; a stalk of stiff, coarse grass..
Podophthalmite :: Podophthalmite (n.) The eyestalk of a crustacean.
Carl :: Carl (n.) Large stalks of hemp which bear the seed; -- called also carl hemp.
Spire :: Spire (n.) A slender stalk or blade in vegetation; as, a spire grass or of wheat..
Footstalk :: Footstalk (n.) The peduncle or stem by which various marine animals are attached, as certain brachiopods and goose barnacles..
Stillicide :: Still-hunt (n.) A hunting for game in a quiet and cautious manner, or under cover; stalking; hence, colloquially, the pursuit of any object quietly and cautiously..
Stalk :: Stalk (v. t.) To approach under cover of a screen, or by stealth, for the purpose of killing, as game..
Stalk :: Stalk (v. i.) To walk with high and proud steps; usually implying the affectation of dignity, and indicating dislike. The word is used, however, especially by the poets, to express dignity of step..
Maidenhair :: Maidenhair (n.) A fern of the genus Adiantum (A. pedatum), having very slender graceful stalks. It is common in the United States, and is sometimes used in medicine. The name is also applied to other species of the same genus, as to the Venus-hair..
Quitch Grass :: Quitch grass () A perennial grass (Agropyrum repens) having long running rootstalks, by which it spreads rapidly and pertinaciously, and so becomes a troublesome weed. Also called couch grass, quick grass, quick grass, twitch grass. See Illustration in Appendix..
Podocarp :: Podocarp (n.) A stem, or footstalk, supporting the fruit..
Corncutter :: Corncutter (n.) An implement consisting of a long blade, attached to a handle at nearly a right angle, used for cutting down the stalks of Indian corn..
Stalked :: Stalk (n.) A high, proud, stately step or walk..
Stalkless :: Stalking-horse (n.) Fig.: Something used to cover up a secret project; a mask; a pretense.
Stackage :: Stack (n.) To lay in a conical or other pile; to make into a large pile; as, to stack hay, cornstalks, or grain; to stack or place wood..
Stalker :: Stalker (n.) One who stalks.
Chard :: Chard (n.) The tender leaves or leafstalks of the artichoke, white beet, etc., blanched for table use..
Stalk :: Stalk (n.) The stem or main axis of a plant; as, a stalk of wheat, rye, or oats; the stalks of maize or hemp..
Stalk :: Stalk (n.) The petiole, pedicel, or peduncle, of a plant..
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