stalked

/stɔkt/
adjective
  1. Having a stem or stalk (used especially in botany).
    • Many stalked mushrooms grow in the damp forest floor.
    • The stalked leaves of the celery plant are crisp and green.
    • The botanist examined the stalked flowers under a microscope.
verb
  1. Followed or observed someone in a persistent, often threatening manner.
    • The celebrity was stalked by an obsessed fan for months.
    • The detective stalked the suspect through the crowded market.
    • She felt unsafe after realizing someone had been stalking her online.
  2. Walked in a stiff, proud, or angry way.
    • She stalked across the stage, ignoring the audience's applause.
    • The offended cat stalked away with its tail held high.
    • After the argument, he stalked out of the room without saying a word.
  3. Moved silently or stealthily toward prey or a target.
    • The hunter stalked the deer for hours before getting a clear shot.
    • The spy stalked the diplomat's car through the city streets.
    • The lion stalked its prey through the tall grass.
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