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stock
  1. A store or supply.
    1. (operations) A store of goods ready for sale; inventory.
    2. A supply of anything ready for use.
    3. Railroad rolling stock.
    4. (card game) A stack of undealt cards made available to the players.
    5. Farm or ranch animals; livestock.
    6. The population of a given type of animal (especially fish) available to be captured from the wild for economic use.
  2. (finance) The capital raised by a company through the issue of shares. The total of shares held by an individual shareholder.
    1. The price or value of the stock for a company on the stock market.
    2. (figuratively) The measure of how highly a person or institution is valued.
    3. Any of several types of security that are similar to a stock, or marketed like one.
  3. The raw material from which things are made; feedstock.
    1. The type of paper used in printing.
    2. Undeveloped film; film stock.
    3. Plain soap before it is coloured and perfumed.
  4. Stock theater, summer stock theater.
  5. The trunk and woody main stems of a tree. The base from which something grows or branches.
    1. (horticulture) The plant upon which the scion is grafted.
    2. lineage, family, ancestry.
  6. Any of the several species of cruciferous flowers in the genus Matthiola.
  7. A handle or stem to which the working part of an implement or weapon is attached.
    1. (firearm) The part of a rifle or shotgun that rests against the shooter's shoulder.
    2. The handle of a whip, fishing rod, etc.
  8. Part of a machine that supports items or holds them in place.
    1. The headstock of a lathe, drill, etc.
    2. The tailstock of a lathe.
  9. A bar, stick or rod.
    1. A ski pole.
    2. (nautical) A bar going through an anchor, perpendicular to the flukes.
    3. (nautical) The axle attached to the rudder, which transfers the movement of the helm to the rudder.
    4. (geology) A pipe (vertical cylinder of ore)
  10. A bed for infants; a crib, cot, or cradle
  11. (folklore) A piece of wood magically made to be just like a real baby and substituted for it by magical beings.
  12. (uncountable, countable) Broth made from meat (originally bones) or vegetables, used as a basis for stew or soup.
  13. A necktie or cravat, particularly a wide necktie popular in the eighteenth century, often seen today as a part of formal wear for horse riding competitions.
  14. A piece of black cloth worn under a clerical collar.
  15. (obsolete) A cover for the legs; a stocking.
  16. A block of wood; something fixed and solid; a pillar; a firm support; a post.
  17. (by extension, obsolete) A person who is as dull and lifeless as a stock or post; one who has little sense.
  18. (Britain, historical) The longest part of a split tally stick formerly struck in the exchequer, which was delivered to the person who had lent the king money on account, as the evidence of indebtedness.
  19. (plural) The frame or timbers on which a ship rests during construction.
  20. (plural) Red and grey bricks, used for the exterior of walls and the front of buildings.
  21. (biology) In tectology, an aggregate or colony of individuals, such as as trees, chains of salpae, etc.
  22. The beater of a fulling mill.
  23. Synonyms:
  24. Examples:
    1. “I was interested to read, in report, about the low stock of fish in The River Aire.”
      “The natives could better support themselves by raising stock, as opposed to agricultural pursuits.”
      “He proudly admits he is from hard-working peasant stock and sees me as lazy, vain, and probably as a ponce.”
stocker
  1. (agriculture) livestock that is wintered and then sold in the spring
  2. (automotive) stock car; a car used for racing but without significant alteration since its production by the manufacturer
  3. One who crafts gun stocks
  4. One who stocks shelves with inventory
  5. one who supplies raw material to a machine
  6. Synonyms:
  7. Examples:
    1. “Davenport sought to get Alvin employed as a stocker.”
      “Any small-block Chevy engine, whether it be a stocker, street rod, or racer, will benefit from proper balancing.”
      “We have observed feed efficiencies of 0.22 to 0.56 when feeding protein supplements to stocker calves on bermudagrass pastures during the summer.”
stocks
  1. (plural only) A device, similar to a pillory, formerly used for public humiliation and punishment.
  2. (nautical, plural only) The frame upon which a ship is built, and from which it is launched.
  3. Synonyms:
  4. Examples:
    1. “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.”
      “I invested my savings in stocks to gain partial ownership of the company and hopefully reap the financial rewards.”
stockjobber
  1. (chiefly Britain, trading) A stock-exchange operator who deals only with brokers.
  2. (pejorative) An unscrupulous stockbroker.
  3. Examples:
    1. “At the end of the novel she marries the stockjobber, a leading promoter of the American railway scheme.”
      “Born in London of Dutch parents, his career 1793-1814 was as a stockjobber, initially in the family firm.”
      “No stockjobber on 'Change could go about his exciting work with more animating eagerness.”
stockholder
  1. (finance) One who owns stock.
  2. a company that maintains a stock of certain products.
  3. Synonyms:
  4. Examples:
    1. “John is a successful stockholder who regularly analyzes market trends in order to maximize his profits.”
      “As a stockholder, I am entitled to attend the annual meeting and vote on company matters.”
      “Options are both compensation for executives and also potential costs to stockholders, since their exercise dilutes stockholder ownership rights.”
stockbroker
  1. (finance) A person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock exchange on behalf of clients. May also provide investment advice and/or company information, depending on the level of service offered (or chosen by the client).
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “They can be discretionary in nature with the stockbroker managing the fund and choosing stocks on behalf of the client.”
      “If you buy and sell shares through a high-street stockbroker, you're paying well over the odds for this service.”
      “When I'm with my banker and my attorney and my stockbroker, I want to see them in neckties.”
stockgirl
  1. A typically young woman who works in a stockroom performing duties such as unpacking boxes, placing items on store shelves, etc.
stockpot
  1. (cooking) A large pot, such as is used for making stock or for cooking large amounts of soup.
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “Place the fish stock and the cut-up sturgeon in a stockpot and bring to a boil.”
      “From the stockpot, pour water into roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the side of the pan.”
      “Lubricate a large stockpot with grapeseed oil and using a hand held blender with whisk attachment, spin the hot mixture.”
stockroom
  1. A room where a store keeps its stock of merchandise.
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “It is a time when there is much in the show window and nothing in the stockroom.”
      “I thought he was one of the paperboys and it was only when he turned away from the stockroom towards the till that I knew something was up.”
      “In response, the United States Army Central Command hired a contractor to run a forms stockroom in Kuwait.”
stockkeeper
  1. A keeper of stock or cattle; a herdsman.
  2. Examples:
    1. “He listed himself as single, was an only child and his civilian occupation was stockkeeper.”
      “In 1869, William Hone, stockkeeper at Overland Corner married Sarah Marey of Alberton.”
      “But he couldn't afford university tuition, so, to earn some money in a hurry, he signed on as a stockkeeper on a cruise ship.”
stockjobbing
  1. (trading, dated) Making markets in equity securities; dealing in stocks and shares.
  2. Examples:
    1. “The use of the term shall will beget speculations and increase the pestilent practice of stockjobbing.”
      “It means that somebody was interested in this stockjobbing and it can be easily explained.”
      “The stockjobbing in this city offered greater advantages than to buy shares in the canal.”
stockist
  1. A retailer or distributor who has stocks of a certain type of item for sale.
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “So far, the range is on sale throughout Britain, and Coskun is now seeking a stockist in Ireland.”
      “So far the range is on sale throughout Britain and Coskun is now seeking a stockist in Ireland.”
      “For further details of our standard or custom built products please contact us at the address below, or ask your nearest stockist.”
stockage
  1. stock; a supply of goods stored for later use
  2. Examples:
    1. “While deployed, the RSP stockage effectiveness for reparable items was 98.4 percent.”
      “Delete the parts from your authorized stockage list as soon as possible.”
      “An authorized stockage list review board conducts a line-by-line review of an ASL to determine which items should be retained and which should be deleted.”
stock
  1. A thrust with a rapier; a stoccado.
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “I was interested to read, in report, about the low stock of fish in The River Aire.”
      “The natives could better support themselves by raising stock, as opposed to agricultural pursuits.”
      “He proudly admits he is from hard-working peasant stock and sees me as lazy, vain, and probably as a ponce.”
stocklist
  1. An inventory of items that are currently stocked.
stockholding
  1. (finance) An ownership interest in one or more companies' stock.
  2. Examples:
    1. “The stockholding banks increased their assets by 34.3 per cent to 4.09 trillion yuan, while liabilities rose 34.5 per cent to 3.95 trillion yuan.”
      “Let me begin by recalling and further welcoming the remarkable range of guests who are signalling their stockholding in the HSRC by joining in this important event.”
      “Sandy, 45 and James, 42, have important stockholding in Rangers and they want a seat on the board in return for taking a bigger stake the club.”
stockbroking
  1. The profession of a stockbroker.
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “The firings will affect all areas, including the company's corporate finance and stockbroking arms.”
      “This is unsurprising as HSBC has led high street banks in acquiring City of London stockbroking skills.”
      “If you are working in stockbroking, be very afraid if anyone comes checking your database for your private thoughts on stocks you recommended.”
stockbrokerage
  1. stockbroking
  2. Examples:
    1. “Netherworld guitarist by night, by day he wears a three piece suit and works at a stockbrokerage firm.”
      “He revealed several weeks ago that he had received approaches from more than one party that may or may not lead to an offer for the inter-dealer stockbrokerage.”
      “The first principle of ratification in stockbrokerage transactions is that a customer who wishes to take advantage of his broker's wrongful act must repudiate that act.”
stocks
  1. plural of stock
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “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.”
      “I invested my savings in stocks to gain partial ownership of the company and hopefully reap the financial rewards.”
stockens
  1. (obsolete) plural of stocken Multiple pairs of stocken.
stockbrokerages
  1. plural of stockbrokerage
stockholdings
  1. plural of stockholding
  2. Examples:
    1. “McConnell currently intends to dispose of his Art's Way stockholdings in transactions that would be significant in amount.”
      “I don't care what anyone says of my statement, but a vowed religious community should not have stockholdings to begin with.”
stockjobbings
  1. plural of stockjobbing
stockbrokers
  1. plural of stockbroker
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “A deal would allow them to merge the private client customer bases of two of the second tier stockbrokers in the Irish market.”
      “It is clearly the bosses, the bankers, the stockbrokers and the generals who are driving the budgetary process.”
      “The warrants can be purchased through Irish stockbrokers and are traded as listed securities on the Irish Stock Exchange.”
stockholders
  1. plural of stockholder
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “The initial stockholders in the company each provided a share of the non-refundable capital on which they then received an annual dividend.”
      “After all, these millions belong to the stockholders, and board members are sworn to protect their money.”
      “The reorganization plan must be accepted by the creditors, bondholders and stockholders and confirmed by the court.”
stockjobbers
  1. plural of stockjobber
stockkeepers
  1. plural of stockkeeper
stockgirls
  1. plural of stockgirl
stocklists
  1. plural of stocklist
stockrooms
stockists
  1. plural of stockist
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “We are awaiting final pricing and stockists from Hiper, but initial indications are that it is going to be very reasonably priced.”
      “After three seasons we were selling at Brown's and Liberty in London, and we had 16 stockists in Japan.”
      “Meanwhile, Apple's new iPods, including one which can play video, have sold so quickly many stockists have been running out of supplies.”
stockages
  1. plural of stockage
stockpots
  1. plural of stockpot
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “Sitting in the sun-sodden upstairs lounge at Midsummer House in Cambridge, overlooking the river, we could smell the rich, meaty push of the stockpots in the kitchen below.”
      “The Chef's Classic Enamel on Steel stockpots from Cuisinart are heavy-duty, multi-functional and generous in size.”
      “Stellar's Eazistore range of saucepans, frying pans and stockpots stack and nestle inside each other like Russian dolls.”
stockers
stocken
  1. (obsolete) plural of stock
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