Handle
Stem
Stem noun - Cylinder forming a long narrow part of something.
How words are described
| small | small handle | small stem |
| intact | intact handle | intact stem |
| massive | massive handle | massive stem |
| tiny | tiny handle | tiny stem |
| Other adjectives: black, broken. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Inu-Yasha's demon side, although it could also be interpreted as With Great Power Comes Great Insanity, as his bouts of insanity stem from having too much demonic power for his half-human body to handle.
Source: Super-Powered Evil Side
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