STALK
What does "STALK" mean?
The main stem of a plant, or to follow a person or animal stealthily.
Meanings
- The main upright stem or supporting part of a plant. She snapped the celery off its thick stalk.
- To pursue prey or a person stealthily and persistently. The lioness stalked the herd through the tall grass.
- To follow and harass someone obsessively, often unlawfully. He was arrested for stalking his former partner.
- To walk stiffly, proudly, or menacingly. She stalked out of the meeting without a word.
Word origin
The plant-stem sense is from Middle English 'stalke', a diminutive of Old English 'stalu'; the 'pursue' sense comes from Old English 'bestealcian', to move stealthily.
What it teaches
The quietest approach is often the most dangerous; not all pursuit announces itself.
Quick facts
What does STALK mean?
The main stem of a plant, or to follow a person or animal stealthily.
Is STALK a valid word?
Yes — STALK is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is STALK?
STALK has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does STALK come from?
The plant-stem sense is from Middle English 'stalke', a diminutive of Old English 'stalu'; the 'pursue' sense comes from Old English 'bestealcian', to move stealthily.
What can STALK teach us?
The quietest approach is often the most dangerous; not all pursuit announces itself.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.