Stalk

/stɔːk/ noun verb

The stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts.

What it means

  1. (noun) The stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts. “a stalk of wheat, rye, or oats;  the stalks of maize or hemp”
  2. (noun) The petiole, pedicel, or peduncle of a plant.
  3. (noun) Something resembling the stalk of a plant, such as the stem of a quill.
  4. (noun) An ornament in the Corinthian capital resembling the stalk of a plant, from which the volutes and helices spring.
  5. (noun) One of the two upright pieces of a ladder.
  6. (noun) A stem or peduncle, as in certain barnacles and crinoids.
  7. (noun) The narrow basal portion of the abdomen of a hymenopterous insect.
  8. (noun) The peduncle of the eyes of decapod crustaceans.
  9. (noun) An iron bar with projections inserted in a core to strengthen it; a core arbor.
  10. (noun) A particular episode of trying to follow or contact someone.
  11. (noun) The hunting of a wild animal by stealthy approach.
  12. (verb) To approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.

Letter analysis

  • Stalk contains 5 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Stalk mean?

The stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts.

What are the anagrams of Stalk?

Valid anagrams: talks.

How many letters are in Stalk?

Stalk has 5 letters.

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