Pear or apple discard (4)

I believe the answer is:

stem

(Other definitions for stem that I've seen before include "Ski turn and plant stalk" , "Main upright of a ship's bow" , "Staunch - support" , "Basic skiing turn" , "Upward part of a plant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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