n. The stalk of a leaf or of flower; a petiole, pedicel, or\n reduncle.\nn. The peduncle or stem by which various marine animals are\n attached, as certain brachiopods and goose barnacles.\nn. The stem which supports which supports the eye in\n decapod Crustacea; eyestalk.\nn. The lower part of a millstone spindle. It rests in a\n step.