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She trimmed the stalks of the tulips before putting them in a vase. start learning
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the main stem of a herbaceous plant.
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The police had been stalking the woman for a week before they arrested her. start learning
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to follow an animal or person as closely as possible without being seen or heard, usually in order to catch or kill them: a stealthy pursuit of someone or something.; pursue or approach stealthily. - a cat stalking a bird
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stalk [UNPLEASANT] - LITERARY When night falls, danger stalks the streets of the city. start learning
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If something unpleasant stalks a place, it appears there in a threatening way:
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She refused to accept that she was wrong and stalked furiously out of the room. start learning
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to walk in an angry or proud way: stride somewhere in a proud, stiff, or angry manner.
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eyes out on stalks - UK humorous His eyes were out on stalks as he watched his neighbour drive past in a brand new Porsche. start learning
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If your eyes are out on stalks, they are wide open with surprise:
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stealth [QUIET AND CAREFUL]; stealthily - ADVERB; stealthy - ADJ. She moved across the field with the stealth of a cat on the prowl. start learning
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movement that is quiet and careful in order not to be seen or heard: cautious and surreptitious action or movement.
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stealth [SECRETLY ACTION] These products work in stealth mode, so that the people being spied on are totally unaware. start learning
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the quality of carrying an action out secretly, so that people do not know it is happening:
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The stealth fighter can fly 1,500 kilometres per hour without detection. The force relies more heavily on stealth weaponry. start learning
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used to refer to aircraft, weapons, etc. that cannot be seen on radar:
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a new tax that is collected in a way that is not very obvious, so people may not realize that they are paying it
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There have been reports of a masked man prowling in the neighbourhood. At night, adult scorpions prowl the desert for (= trying to catch) insects. informal Unable to sleep, he prowled (= walked without purpose) (about/around) the hotel corridors. start learning
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(of a person or animal) move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of or as if in search of prey.
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There was a fox on the prowl earlier. start learning
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to be moving around quietly in a place trying not to be seen or heard:
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restless; restlessly - ADVERB; restlessness - NOUN the audience grew restless and inattentive He dozed off to a restless sleep. He's a restless type - he never stays in one country for long. She spent a restless night (= she did not sleep well), tossing and turning. start learning
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moving because you are unable to relax, esp. because you are worried or bored, or (of an activity) having a lot of movement as a characteristic: (of a person or animal) unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom.
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My cat was dozing in front of the fireplace. start learning
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to have a short period of sleep, esp. during the day:
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The office was so hot I nearly dozed off at my desk. start learning
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If you doze off, you start to sleep, especially during the day:
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a long, soft seat for two or more people, with a back and usually with arms
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surreptitious; surreptitiously - ADVERB; surreptitiousness - NOUN She seemed to be listening to what I was saying, but I couldn't help noticing her surreptitious glances at the clock. start learning
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kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of. they carried on a surreptitious affair
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of, denoting, or relating to herbs (in the botanical sense).
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subterranean passages a subterranean river; the terrors and hazards of subterranean exploration start learning
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existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
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the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean. the stick-like central part of a plant that grows above the ground and from which leaves and flowers grow, or a smaller thin part that grows from the central part and supports the leaves and flowers:
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Champagne glasses usually have long stems. start learning
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the thin vertical part of a glass or similar container that joins the part that holds liquid to the flat bottom part on which it stands:
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From the stem "sav-" you get "saves", "saved", "saving", and "saver". start learning
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the part of a word that is left after you take off the ending:
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stem noun [C] (WATCH) US (UK winder) start learning
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the small part on the side of a watch that you turn to move the hands (= parts that point to the numbers), or to make the watch operate
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the main upright timber or metal piece at the bow of a ship, to which the ship's sides are joined.
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stem [STOP FROM SPREADING] These measures are designed to stem the rise of violent crime. We must take action to stem the tide of resignations. start learning
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to stop something unwanted from spreading or increasing:
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She tied a handkerchief around the wound to stem the flow of blood. start learning
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to stop the flow of a liquid such as blood:
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abbreviation for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (as subjects of study):
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the main stem of the wing feathers start learning
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a long, thin supportive or main section of something. a central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow, or which forms a support
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These practices stem from traditional Chinese medicine. many of the universities' problems stem from rapid expansion start learning
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originate in or be caused by. to develop or come from something:
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her aunt and her mother were stemming currants on the side porch start learning
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remove the stems from (fruit or tobacco leaves).
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an old ship stripped of fittings and permanently moored, especially for use as storage or (formerly) as a prison. the body of an old ship, car, or large piece of equipment, which is broken and no longer used: - The rusted hulk of an abandoned car sat at the side of the road.
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great towering hulks of oak, ash, and chestnut start learning
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a large or unwieldy boat or other object.
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He was a huge hulk of a man, about six and a half feet tall. start learning
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a large, heavy person or thing:
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