stemming

noun4

1. •
   A process for removing the inflexional, and sometimes derivational, affixes from words.
2. •
   To include a term's inflections as part of a search engine's search.
3. •
   The technique of bridging between two holds with hands and/or feet, applying forces to each in opposing directions in order to brace oneself in position.
4. •
   Movement against a current, especially a tidal current.