stalking

VerbSubstantivSubstantivhäufig in Dialogen

//ˈstɔːkɪŋ//

The act of going stealthily.

Verb

1
Auch eine Form von stalkpresent participle and gerund of stalk

Herkunft

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Substantiv

1
The act of going stealthily.
A tiny cub is learning the art of stalking a little too well it seems. A video posted on social media shows the cub surprising its mamma and giving her a huge fright. The short clip makes for a delightful watch.
2
Hunting for game by moving silently and stealthily or by waiting in ambush.
3
The crime of following or harassing another person, causing that person to fear death or injury.

Herkunft

From Middle English stalkynge, stalkyng, from Old English stealcung, from Proto-West Germanic *stalkungu, equivalent to stalk + -ing.

Substantiv

1
The removal of stalks from bunches of grapes prior to winemaking.

Herkunft

Etymology tree English stalk Proto-Germanic *-ungō Old English -ung Middle English -ynge English -ing English stalking From stalk (“the stem of a plant”) + -ing.

Formen

Plural: stalkings

stalk · The stem or main axis of a plant.stalked · Having a stalk or stem.stalker · A person who engages in stalking, i.e., quietly approaching…

stalking · The act of going stealthily.

stall · A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.stalling · The act of a person or thing that stalls.Stalling · A surname.

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