stalk

US /stɑːk/
UK /stɑːk/
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1.

the main stem of a herbaceous plant, or the main support of a leaf, flower, or fruit

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The flower had a long, slender stalk.
She carefully removed the apple from its stalk.
1.

to pursue or approach stealthily

:
The hunter tried to stalk the deer through the forest.
He was arrested for stalking his ex-girlfriend.
2.

walk stiffly and angrily

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She turned and stalked out of the room.
He stalked away after the argument.