stem
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/stem/
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/stem/
noun
C1
The main part of a plant that holds up leaves and flowers.
The stem of the flower was strong and green.
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The thin part of a wine glass between the cup and base.
Hold the stem of the glass to keep your drink cold.
R
The tube part of a tobacco pipe.
The pipe's stem was made of wood.
R
Having a stem of a certain type.
A long-stemmed rose is elegant.
R
The main part of a word that stays the same when endings change.
The word 'run' is the stem of 'running' and 'runner'.
verb
R
To stop or reduce something from spreading or growing.
We must stem the flow of water to prevent flooding.
translation
The main part of a plant that holds up leaves and flowers.; The thin part of a wine glass between the cup and base.; The tube part of a tobacco pipe.; Having a stem of a certain type.; The main part of a word that stays the same when endings change.
To stop or reduce something from spreading or growing.
Word Forms
Past
stemmed
3rd Present
stems
Progressive
stemming
Plural
stems
Perfect
stemmed