stalk

US /stɑːk/
UK /stɑːk/
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1.

caule, talo

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.
A flor tinha um caule longo e esguio.
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She carefully removed the apple from its stalk.
Ela removeu cuidadosamente a maçã do seu pedúnculo.
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stemshaftstalk
1.

espreitar, perseguir

to pursue or approach stealthily

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The hunter tried to stalk the deer through the forest.
O caçador tentou espreitar o veado pela floresta.
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He was arrested for stalking his ex-girlfriend.
Ele foi preso por perseguir sua ex-namorada.
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2.

pisar duro, andar com raiva

walk stiffly and angrily

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She turned and stalked out of the room.
Ela se virou e saiu pisando duro da sala.
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He stalked away after the argument.
Ele se afastou pisando duro após a discussão.
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stridemarchstrutflounce
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eyes are out on stalks