That part of a plant which bears leaves, or rudiments of
leaves, whether rising above ground or wholly subterranean.

The entire central axis of a feather.

A branch of a family.

Anything resembling a stem or stalk; as, the stem of a
tobacco pipe; the stem of a watch case, or that part to which the ring,
by which it is suspended, is attached.

A curved piece of timber to which the two sides of a ship are
united at the fore end. The lower end of it is scarfed to the keel, and
the bowsprit rests upon its upper end. Hence, the forward part of a
vessel; the bow.

A little branch which connects a fruit, flower, or leaf with
a main branch; a peduncle, pedicel, or petiole; as, the stem of an
apple or a cherry.

Alt. of Steem

Alt. of Steem

The principal body of a tree, shrub, or plant, of any kind;
the main stock; the part which supports the branches or the head or
top.

Fig.: An advanced or leading position; the lookout.