Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who stalks: as, a deer-stalker.
- noun A kind of fishing-net.
- noun plural In ornithology, specifically, the Gradatores.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun One who stalks.
- noun A kind of fishing net.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun A person who engages in stalking. Originally meant a tracker and hunter or guide of
game . - noun A person who
secretly follows someone, sometimes withunlawful intentions . - noun Any of various devices for removing the stalk from plants during harvesting.
- noun A kind of
fishing net .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
- noun someone who walks with long stiff strides
- noun someone who stalks game
Etymologies
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Examples
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The term stalker casts a negative connotation on anyone using social media.
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The term stalker casts a negative connotation on anyone using social media.
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Concerning the term stalker* for Damien, my usage of this term is partly based on posts like this* and on his harassment in June.
[open letter] concerning the direct challenge to my honesty 2006
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Maria Dineen, for Oakey, told the court that the label stalker was "rather inappropriate".
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Maria Dineen, for Oakey, told the court that the label stalker was "rather inappropriate".
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Maria Dineen, for Oakey, told the court that the label stalker was "rather inappropriate".
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Maria Dineen, for Oakey, told the court that the label stalker was "rather inappropriate".
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If you knew who I was, the term stalker would seem to be entirely inappropriate.
Army Rumour Service 2009
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The love-obsession variety are what most people think of upon hearing the word stalker, since their cases often get the sensational press coverage.
Obsession John Douglas 1998
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The love-obsession variety are what most people think of upon hearing the word stalker, since their cases often get the sensational press coverage.
Obsession John Douglas 1998
Elias300356 commented on the word stalker
Testando o sistema de notas para palavras específicas.
July 17, 2009
bilby commented on the word stalker
A person who eats asparagus.
November 24, 2010
reesetee commented on the word stalker
Heehee.
November 25, 2010