stalk prey
подкрадываться к добыче
We watched a fox stalk prey along the edge of the field.
Мы смотрели, как лиса подкрадывается к добыче на краю поля.
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stalk
stalk
Meaning of stalk
English
to approach a person or animal slowly and quietly in order to catch or attack them
Русский
медленно и тихо приближаться к добыче, чтобы напасть
Pronunciation
British English
/stɔːk/
American English
/stɔk/
stalk with Russian translation
Сочетания и примеры со словом stalk
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stalk usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
The cat stalks the bird quietly.
Кошка тихо подкрадывается к птице.
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
The lion stalks a zebra.
Лев подкрадывается к зебре.
stalk synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between stalk, prowl, lurk, trail, and shadow
P
🇬🇧English
prowl
Move around quietly looking for prey.
B2often
ENThe fox prowled the edge of the village at night.
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L
🇬🇧English
lurk
Wait hidden, ready to attack.
B2often
ENA cat lurked under the bushes, waiting for a bird to come close.
ENThe detective trailed the suspect for several blocks.
ENDetectives shadowed the suspect for two days.
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stalk belongs to the topic "Wild Animals →". Start with a short set of 5 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does stalk mean?
to approach a person or animal slowly and quietly in order to catch or attack them
How do you pronounce stalk?
stalk is pronounced [stɔːk].
How is stalk used in a sentence?
Кошка тихо подкрадывается к птице. Translation: The cat stalks the bird quietly.
Is stalk part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, stalk can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is stalk part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, stalk can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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