n. 1. (Bot.) The stalk of a leaf or of flower; a petiole, pedicel, or reduncle. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Zool.) (a) The peduncle or stem by which various marine animals are attached, as certain brachiopods and goose barnacles. (b) The stem which supports which supports the eye in decapod Crustacea; eyestalk. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Mach.) The lower part of a millstone spindle. It rests in a step. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]