Stem (Noun)
Meaning 1
Cylinder forming a long narrow part of something.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A turn made in skiing; the back of one ski is forced outward and the other ski is brought parallel to it.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Skiing enthusiasts often practice performing a stem turn to improve their agility and balance on the slopes.
- A stem turn is a fundamental skill to master in skiing, especially for beginners who struggle with direction changes.
- As she sped down the mountain, Emma executed a perfect stem turn, her skis slicing smoothly through the powdery snow.
- The instructor reminded his students to shift their weight and keep their knees bent while making a stem turn.
- After a few attempts, Jack finally managed to complete a stem turn without wobbling or falling, earning cheers from his friends.
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Meaning 3
A slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rose bush has long, thorny stems that need to be pruned every winter.
- She cut the stem of the sunflower and put it in a vase with the other flowers.
- The scientist carefully removed a section of stem from the lab plant for further analysis.
- Mushrooms typically grow in the dark and their stems will bend towards any light source.
- Water is carried through the xylem tissue inside the stem to reach the rest of the plant.
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Meaning 4
Front part of a vessel or aircraft; "he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The steady voice of the captain guided the crew as they adjusted the stem of the pirate ship to navigate through the stormy sea.
- As the sun rose over the horizon, the crew on the sailboat carefully oriented the stem to maximize their speed and buoyancy.
- Before landing, the pilots ensured the stem of the airplane was securely positioned to ensure a smooth touchdown on the runway.
- To get a better look at the harbor, she walked to the stem of the ferry and leaned over the railing to gaze out at the waves.
- From the cockpit, the pilot adjusted the stem of the helicopter to compensate for the changing winds during the rescue mission.
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Meaning 5
The tube of a tobacco pipe.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The stem of the pipe was long and slender, allowing for a comfortable grip.
- He carefully cleaned the stem of his pipe with a small brush to remove any residue.
- As he packed the bowl with tobacco, he made sure not to block the airway through the stem.
- The stem of the pipe was ornate, featuring intricate carvings that reflected the pipe's craftsmanship.
- After a few puffs, he removed the pipe from his mouth and examined the stem for any signs of wear.
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Meaning 6
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed; "thematic vowels are part of the stem".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The root and the stem of the word "running" are the same, which is "run".
- In linguistics, the stem of a word is the part that remains after all prefixes and suffixes have been removed.
- The thematic vowels are part of the stem in many languages, including Greek and Latin.
- The stem of the word "happiness" is "happy", which is the base form of the word without any affixes.
- In some languages, the stem of a word can change depending on the grammatical context in which it is used.