[DOC] [TLE] Stem | Definition of Stem by Merriam-Webster [PAR] Define stem: the main trunk of a plantspecifically : a primary plant axis that 
develops ... 2a : the main upright member at the bow of a shipb : the bow or prow 
of a ship ... 1a : to stop or dam up (as a river)b : to stop or check by or as if by 
damming;... [DOC] [TLE] Stem | Define Stem at Dictionary.com [PAR] Stem definition, the ascending axis of a plant, whether above or below ground, 
which ordinarily grows in ... to dam up; stop the flow of (a stream, river, or the like)
. [DOC] [TLE] Stem - definition of stem by The Free Dictionary [PAR] The main ascending part of a plant; a stalk or trunk. b. A slender stalk supporting 
or ... 2. to dam up; stop the flow of (a stream, river, or the like). 3. to tamp, plug,... [DOC] [TLE] -stemmed - definition of -stemmed by The Free Dictionary [PAR] The main ascending part of a plant; a stalk or trunk. b. A slender stalk supporting 
or ... 2. to dam up; stop the flow of (a stream, river, or the like). 3. to tamp, plug,... [DOC] [TLE] stem | Definition, meaning & more | Collins Dictionary [PAR] stem | the main axis of a plant, which bears the leaves, axillary buds, and flowers 
and contains a ... a. the main upright timber or structure at the bow of a vessel. [DOC] [TLE] Stem dictionary definition | stem defined - YourDictionary [PAR] stem definition: The definition of a stem is the main stalk of a plant. ... main stalk 
or trunk of a tree, shrub, or other plant, from which leaves, flowers, ... the upright 
piece to which the side timbers or plates are attached to form the prow of a ship; 
the forward part of a ship; prow; bow ... to stop or check; esp., to dam up (a river, 
etc.)... [DOC] [TLE] stem - WordReference.com Dictionary of English [PAR] Botanythe main body of that portion of a tree, shrub, or other plant which is above 
ground; trunk; stalk. Botanya cut flower:We bought roses at the flower market for 
50 a ... Civil Engineeringto dam up; stop the flow of (a stream, river, or the like). 
... Nautical, Naval Terms(at the bow of a vessel) an upright into which the side... [DOC] [TLE] stemmed - WordReference.com Dictionary of English [PAR] Botanythe main body of that portion of a tree, shrub, or other plant which is above 
ground; trunk; stalk. Botanya cut flower:We bought roses at the flower market for 
50 a ... Civil Engineeringto dam up; stop the flow of (a stream, river, or the like). 
... Nautical, Naval Terms(at the bow of a vessel) an upright into which the side... [DOC] [TLE] Dictionary definition of STEM - MTA SZTAKI: Webster's Ninth New ... [PAR] 1a: the main trunk of a plant; specif: a primary plant axis that develops buds and 
shoots instead of roots ... 2: the bow or prow of a ship -- compare STERN [DOC] [TLE] stem - definition and meaning - Wordnik [PAR] stem: The main ascending axis of a plant; a stalk or trunk. ... Hence, the forward 
part of a vessel; the bow. n. Fig. .... From Old Norse stemma ("to stop, stem, dam") 
( > Danish stemme/stmme ("to stem, dam up")), from Proto-Germanic *stamjan. [DOC] [TLE] stem - definition of stem in English | Oxford Dictionaries [PAR] the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically ris. ... 4The main upright timber 
or metal piece at the bow of a ship, to which the ship's sides are joined at the... [DOC] [TLE] stem - definition, etymology and usage, examples and related words [PAR] Hence, the forward part of a vessel; the bow.

Question: The bow of a ship,to stop or dam up,the main trunk of a plant
Answer: Stem