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Leverage for discipline, confinement or public humiliation, like a framework, pillory, or stocks
“The town square's stocks were used as a means of discipline and public humiliation, where wrongdoers were confined and exposed to the judgment of the entire community.”
(finance) A financial instrument representing one's partial ownership of a company
“I invested my savings in stocks to gain partial ownership of the company and hopefully reap the financial rewards.”
Agricultural and other natural products collectively
“He thought the thieves would dispose of the shop's stock at car boot sales or use them for family gifts.”
(usually in plural form "provisions") Supplies of food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey
(usually "resources") A stock or supply of assets that can be drawn on
“You do, however, need to monitor your company's stock performance even if you aren't focused on intraday price movements.”
Plural for a supply or quantity of something accumulated or available for future use
“I was interested to read, in report, about the low stock of fish in The River Aire.”
Plural for farm animals bred and kept for their meat, skins, etc.
“The natives could better support themselves by raising stock, as opposed to agricultural pursuits.”
Plural for a person's ancestry or line of descent
“He proudly admits he is from hard-working peasant stock and sees me as lazy, vain, and probably as a ponce.”
Plural for a particular type, class or breed
“This stock of dog was eventually bred with a terrier to make what is known as the Pit bull Terrier.”
Plural for a vehicle that moves on a railway
“Forty percent more seats will be provided during the morning peak for commuters by transferring extra stock to the line.”
Plural for a person's reputation or popularity
“Michael O'Neill's stock has certainly risen on the back of his good work with Northern Ireland.”
Plural for liquid made by cooking bones, meat, fish, or vegetables slowly in water
“If the sauce begins to evaporate too much while cooking, add a few tablespoons of chicken stock.”
Plural for the part of a rifle or other firearm to which the barrel and firing mechanism are attached
“To assemble, pull the stock pin from its stowed position, swing the stock into place and insert the pin.”
Plural for complete trust or confidence in someone or something
“He also put great stock in his relationship with his spiritual guide, whose equanimity and benevolence offered a dramatic contrast to his stepfather.”
Plural for the trunk or woody stem of a living tree or shrub, especially one into which a graft (scion) is inserted
“For success in grafting, the vascular cambiums of the stock and the scion must be placed in contact with each other.”
(obsolete) Plural for a person who is as dull and lifeless as a stock or post
“Let's be no stoics, nor no stocks.”
Plural for the total of one's wealth and possessions
Plural for a collection or accumulation of objects, typically placed haphazardly on top of each other
Plural for the children or descendants of a person or animal
Plural for a set of articles or equipment needed for a specific purpose
Plural for a group of persons associated with a nation, class, or ethnic group
Plural for a judgment of the worth or character of someone or something
Plural for the ability to solve difficult problems, often in original, clever, and inventive ways
Plural for the necessary basis for something to develop
Plural for a versatile ensemble of actors performing various plays at a repertory theater
Plural for the stock in a firearm located in the rear of the firing mechanism where one's shoulder is held when shooting
Plural for income, typically derived from an investment or business
Plural for someone's race as indicated by the color or pigmentation of their skin
Plural for a long, sturdy piece of timber or metal set upright in the ground
Plural for a system of ordering society based on perceived social or economic status
Plural for a crosspiece forming a step of a ladder or part of a piece of furniture
Plural for a tally of something, especially points in a game
Plural for something given as a reward, prize, or incentive
Plural for a woody perennial plant, typically having a single stem or trunk and bearing lateral branches
To furnish with, or cause to be present
“Stock the bathroom with plenty of fluffy towels to make showering a spa-worthy experience.”
To sell or supply with merchandise
“Central area shops will stock items or ranges of choice not found in the local shops.”
To amass supplies of something, typically for a particular occasion or purpose
“We'd best stock up with supplies in preparation for the incoming storm.”
To replenish existing supplies
“I need to go shopping later this afternoon and stock up the fridge.”
To fill (a vehicle, ship, container, etc.) with a large amount of something
To provide with food
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