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cornstalk

/kawrn-stawk/US // ˈkɔrnˌstɔk //UK // (ˈkɔːnˌstɔːk) //

玉米杆,玉米秆,玉米秸秆,玉米棒

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the stalk or stem of corn, especially Indian corn.

Examples

  • Among the cornstalks, Jackson and the rest of the eight men out are finally allowed to play big-league ball again.

  • Designs by architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe can be seen today in some of the Capitol building’s most elaborate carvings, such as the fluting on interior columns to resemble cornstalks.

  • Cornstalk was too wise a warrior to weaken his forces for a score of scalps when a general engagement was pending.

  • Cornstalk had watched her closely, and both he and Black Hoof were uneasy and relieved when she departed.

  • Logan came and went inside an hour, spending all his time in a secret conference with Cornstalk.

  • Now that Cornstalk was back and in conference with Black Hoof the village became a center of importance.

  • Runners were instantly sent back to inform Cornstalk he was missing a golden opportunity by not attacking at once.