Stock /stɒk/

The meaning and definition of Stock, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

A store or supply.
The capital raised by a company through the issue of shares. The total of shares held by an individual shareholder.

verb

To have on hand for sale.
“The store stocks all kinds of dried vegetables.”
To provide with material requisites; to store; to fill; to supply.
“to stock a farm, i.e. to supply it with cattle and tools”

adjective

Of a type normally available for purchase/in stock.
“stock items”
(racing, of a race car) Having the same configuration as cars sold to the non-racing public, or having been modified from such a car.

Synonyms rudder stock livestock card stock rootstock understock rolling stock

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Stock /stɒk/

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