stalks
word · lemma: stalk
Definition
'Stalks' can be the plural of 'stalk,' meaning the main stems of plants, or the third person singular/verb form meaning to follow someone or something quietly and secretly.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, used mainly for plant parts (corn stalks, celery stalks). As a verb, 'stalks' is formal/literary or to describe hunting or unwelcome following; not to be confused with 'stocks.' Verb form can sound negative (dangerous, scary).
Spanish: tallos - acecha (verbo: acechar)Portuguese (BR): caules - persegue (verbo: seguir, espreitar)Portuguese (PT): caules - persegue (verbo: seguir, espreitar)Chinese (Simplified): 茎 - 跟踪（动词：尾随）Chinese (Traditional): 莖 - 跟蹤（動詞：尾隨）Hindi: डंठल - पीछा करता है (क्रिया: दबे पाँव चलना)Arabic: سيقان - يلاحق (فعل: يتعقب)Bengali: ডাঁটা - গোপনে অনুসরণ করাRussian: стебли - преследует (по-тихому, тайком)Japanese: 茎 - こっそり追跡するVietnamese: cọng - lén lút theo dõiKorean: 줄기 - 몰래 뒤쫓다Turkish: sap - gizlice takip etmekUrdu: ڈنڈیاں - چھپ کر پیچھا کرناIndonesian: batang - membuntuti secara diam-diam
Example Sentences
The celery stalks are fresh and crisp.
basic
Corn grows best with strong stalks.
basic
He stalks birds quietly in the forest.
basic
The cat stalks its prey with slow, careful steps.
natural
Some people feel nervous when someone stalks them online.
natural
She picked the stalks from the garden to make soup.
natural