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Word: Stem
Speech Type: Noun
Old English stemn, stefn, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch stam and German Stamm. stem (sense 4 of the noun) is related to Dutch steven, German Steven
stɛm
the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean.
Short Definition:main body or stalk of plant or shrub
a long, thin supportive or main section of something
Short Definition:long, thin supportive or main section of something
Examples:- the main stem of the wing feathers
the root or main part of a word, to which inflections or formative elements are added.
Short Definition:root or main part of word
the main upright timber or metal piece at the bow of a ship, to which the ship's sides are joined at the front end
Short Definition:main upright timber or metal piece at bow of ship
Examples:- the spines and bow stems of abandoned hulks
a pipe used for smoking crack or opium.
Short Definition:pipe used for smoking crack or opium
Word: Stem
Speech Type: Verb
stɛm
originate in or be caused by
Short Definition:originate in or be caused by
Examples:- many of the universities' problems stem from rapid expansion
remove the stems from (fruit or tobacco leaves)
Short Definition:remove stems from
Examples:- her aunt and her mother were stemming currants on the side porch
(of a boat) make headway against (the tide or current)
Short Definition:(of boat) make headway against
Examples:- if the wind will only freshen a little, we shall be able to stem the first of the flood
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