stalked

• Diz-se de planta que possui haste ou caule; em heráldica, descreve uma planta representada com o caule visível.

Describes a plant that has a stem or stalk; also used in heraldry to describe a plant with a visible stem.

1. Having a stalkC1formal

   Having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk.

   Que tem haste

   • The stalked leaves of the plant are easily identifiable.
   • Many stalked mushrooms are found in this forest.
   • The biologist examined the stalked structure under the microscope.

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• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de seguir ou perseguir alguém ou algo furtivamente, aproximando-se de forma oculta, frequentemente com intenções maldosas, ou de perseguir de maneira insistente e obsessiva.

A verb used to indicate the act of following or approaching someone or something stealthily, often with harmful intent, or to pursue persistently.

1. Walk stifflyB2formal

   To walk in a stiff, proud, or angry manner.

   Andar de forma rígida e orgulhosa

   • She stalked out of the room after the argument.
   • He stalked away without saying a word.
   • The angry manager stalked across the office floor.

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2. Follow stealthilyB2formal

   To follow or approach someone or something quietly and secretly, often with harmful intent.

   Perseguir furtivamente

   • The detective stalked the suspect through the crowded market.
   • A cat stalked a bird in the garden.
   • The paparazzi stalked the celebrity for hours.

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3. Recur constantlyC1formal

   To recur or persist in a way that is difficult to ignore, often causing distress.

   Assombrar

   • The memory of the accident stalked him for years.
   • Fear stalked her thoughts every night.
   • Guilt stalked his conscience after the betrayal.

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4. Search for preyB2formal

   To move through an area in a determined way to find and capture prey.

   Espreitar

   • The lion stalked the savannah in search of food.
   • Hunters stalked the forest for deer.
   • The wolf stalked the herd of elk.

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