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Vocabulary Entry
stem
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The main body or stalk of a plant or the supporting part of an object.
Example Sentences
"The stem of the flower was strong and tall."
"He used a straw to drink, which had a long stem."
"In botany, the stem is essential for supporting leaves and flowers."
V
verb
To remove the stem from a plant or fruit.
Example Sentences
"I will stem the apples before baking the pie."
"She carefully stems the strawberries for the salad."
"He learned how to stem the grapes for winemaking."