stole

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal

n. a wide, long scarf that a woman wears around her shoulders, often made of fur or expensive fabric.

n. a woman's long scarf or shawl, typically made of fur or high-quality fabric, worn draped over the shoulders.

“She wore a elegant silk stole over her evening dress to stay warm.”

“The actress appeared on the red carpet draped in a vintage mink stole that had belonged to her grandmother.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Religion Formal · Technical

n. a long, narrow strip of cloth worn around the neck by priests or during graduation ceremonies.

n. an ecclesiastical vestment consisting of a narrow strip of silk or similar material worn over the shoulders; also used in academic dress.

“The priest put on a purple stole before he began the service.”

“During the commencement ceremony, the graduates wore stoles embroidered with the university's crest to signify their academic achievements.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. a stem that grows along the ground and creates new plants.

n. a creeping horizontal plant stem or runner that takes root at points along its length to form new plants.

“The strawberry plant spreads across the garden by sending out a stole.”

“The botanist noted that the species reproduces vegetatively via a stole, allowing it to colonize the forest floor rapidly.”