stalking means the act of going stealthily. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 75 out of 100.
stalking is pronounced /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/.
Etymology
From Middle English stalkynge, stalkyng, from Old English stealcung, from Proto-West Germanic *stalkungu, equivalent to stalk + -ing.
noun
- The act of going stealthily.“A tiny cub is learning the art of stalking a little too well it seems. A video posted on social media shows the cub surprising its mamma and giving her a huge fright. The short clip makes for a delightful watch.”
- Hunting for game by moving silently and stealthily or by waiting in ambush.
- The crime of following or harassing another person, causing that person to fear death or injury.
- The removal of stalks from bunches of grapes prior to winemaking.