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1a thin stem that supports a leaf, flower, or fruit and joins it to another part of the plant or tree; the main stem of a plant flowers on long stalks celery stalks
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- 2a long thin structure that supports something, especially an organ in some animals, and joins it on to another part Crabs have eyes on stalks.
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