stem

/stˈɛm/

/ˈstɛm/

[noun] [verb]

Stem

[NOUN]

the main part of a plant that connects the roots to the twigs, leaves, and flowers

synonyms : stalk

the core or base form of a word to which affixes (prefixes, suffixes, infixes, etc.) can be attached

synonyms : word stem

cylinder forming a long narrow part of something

synonyms : shank

a turn made in skiing; the back of one ski is forced outward and the other ski is brought parallel to it

synonyms : stem turn

front part of a vessel or aircraft

synonyms : bow

fore

prow

the tube of a tobacco pipe

to stem

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to be caused by something

to stop something, particularly something undesirable, from developing or spreading

stop the flow of a liquid

synonyms : halt

stanch

staunch

remove the stem from

cause to point inward

STEM

/stˈɛm/

/ˈstɛm/

[noun]

STEM

[NOUN]

*** science, technology, engineering and mathematics (used to refer to these subjects as a group in the context of education and jobs)

Examples

1. The gardener carefully wrapped the stem of the young tree with burlap to protect it from frost during winter.

2. They admired the sturdy stem of the oak tree, providing support to its branches and leaves.

3. The cactus is well adapted to survive in the desert because it stores water in its thick stem.

4. As the rain poured, the thirsty plant absorbed water through its roots, nourishing its leaves and stems.

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