stalker

n. a person who follows or watches someone else for a long time in a way that is annoying or frightening.

n. a person who obsessively and illicitly follows or monitors another individual, often causing fear or distress.

“She had to change her phone number because a stalker was constantly calling her.”

“The celebrity increased her security detail after a persistent stalker was spotted loitering outside her private residence for several consecutive nights.”

n. a person who hunts animals by following them very quietly and carefully.

n. a hunter or guide who tracks game by approaching stealthily.

“The deer stalker moved silently through the forest, trying not to snap any twigs.”

“The professional stalker guided the party through the highlands, expertly tracking the stag across the rugged terrain without alerting the herd.”

British English

n. a horse that stays just behind the leaders during a race before trying to win at the end.

n. a racehorse that maintains a position just behind the leaders, waiting for an opportunity to sprint in the final stretch.

“The horse proved to be a great stalker, overtaking the leaders in the final seconds.”

“The jockey rode the gelding as a stalker, keeping him within striking distance of the pace-setters until the final turn.”

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