stalking

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of stalk

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)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.”

2. (countable, uncountable)Hunting for game by moving silently and stealthily or by waiting in ambush.
3. (countable, uncountable)The crime of following or harassing another person, causing that person to fear death or injury.
4. (countable, uncountable)The removal of stalks from bunches of grapes prior to winemaking.