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Stem Definition & Meaning – Merriam-Webster

January 23rd, 2023 12:07 am

1

specifically : a primary plant axis that develops buds and shoots instead of roots

: a plant part (such as a branch, petiole, or stipe) that supports another (such as a leaf or fruit)

: the complete fruiting stalk of a banana plant with its bananas

2

: the main upright member at the bow of a ship

3

especially : a fundamental line from which others have arisen

4

5

: something held to resemble a plant stem: such as

: a main or heavy stroke of a letter

: the short perpendicular line extending from the head of a musical note

: the part of a tobacco pipe from the bowl outward

: a shaft of a watch used for winding

transitive verb

1

: to make headway against (something, such as an adverse tide, current, or wind)

2

: to check or go counter to (something adverse)

transitive verb

1

: to remove the stem from

2

: to make a stem for (something, such as an artificial flower)

intransitive verb

transitive verb

1

: to stop or dam up (something, such as a river)

intransitive verb

1

also : to become checked or stanched

2

: to slide the heel of one ski or of both skis outward usually in making or preparing to make a turn

2

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