Definition of Stemmed
Stemmed
stemmed
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
having a stalk or stem or a particular type, or broadly, having a supportive section, often relatively long and slender;
e.g. She used smooth-stemmed roses in the bouquet so that there wouldn't be any thorns. He held a stemmed glass and sniffed its contents.
(verb)
originated from something, or was caused by something;
e.g. Most of his problems stemmed from his poor self-esteem, so he knew he had to fix that.
(verb)
removed fruit, flowers, or leaves from their stems;
e.g. She stemmed the grapes and placed them in a bowl.
(verb)
slowed or restricted the flow of something, or stopped something undesirable from developing or spreading;
e.g. He cleverly stemmed the leak in the boat. They successfully stemmed the spread of the infection.
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