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 stock stock /ˈstɑːk/

adjective

  1. () Repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse  ( banal , commonplace , old-hat [Informal] , hackneyed , shopworn [ N. American] , stock , tired , well-worn , shop-soiled [British] , threadbare , timeworn , trite )
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
     Bromidic sermons
    bromidic sermons
     His remarks were trite and commonplace
    his remarks were trite and commonplace
     Hackneyed phrases
    hackneyed phrases
     A stock answer
    a stock answer
     Repeating threadbare jokes
    repeating threadbare jokes
     Parroting some timeworn axiom
    parroting some timeworn axiom
     The trite metaphor hard as nails'
    the trite metaphor hard as nails'
  2. Regularly and widely used or sold  ( standard , stock )
    regularly and widely used or sold
     A standard size
    a standard size
     A stock item
    a stock item
  3. Routine  ( stock )
    routine
     A stock answer
    a stock answer

noun

  1. () The capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)  ( stock )
    the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)
     He owns a controlling share of the company's stock
    he owns a controlling share of the company's stock
  2. () The merchandise that a shop has on hand  ( inventory , stock )
    the merchandise that a shop has on hand
     They carried a vast inventory of hardware
    they carried a vast inventory of hardware
     They stopped selling in exact sizes in order to reduce inventory
    they stopped selling in exact sizes in order to reduce inventory
  3. () The handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun  ( gunstock , stock )
    the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun
     The rifle had been fitted with a special stock
    the rifle had been fitted with a special stock
  4. () Liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces  ( broth , stock )
    liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
     She made gravy with a base of beef stock
    she made gravy with a base of beef stock
  5. () A special variety of domesticated animals within a species  ( breed , stock , strain )
    a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
     He experimented on a particular breed of white rats
    he experimented on a particular breed of white rats
     He created a new strain of sheep
    he created a new strain of sheep
  6. () The descendants of one individual  ( blood line , bloodline , descent , blood , line of descent , origin , parentage , stemma , stock , ancestry , line , lineage , pedigree )
    the descendants of one individual
     His entire lineage has been warriors
    his entire lineage has been warriors
  7. () A supply of something available for future use  ( stock , fund , store )
    a supply of something available for future use
     He brought back a large store of Cuban cigars
    he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars
  8. () A certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation  ( stock certificate [ N. American] , share certificate , stock )
    a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation
     The value of his stocks doubled during the past year
    the value of his stocks doubled during the past year
  9. Any animals kept for use or profit  ( farm animal , stock , livestock )
    any animals kept for use or profit
     The farmer raised a variety of livestock, including pigs, cows, and chickens
    The farmer raised a variety of livestock, including pigs, cows, and chickens
  10. An ornamental white cravat  ( neckcloth , stock )
    an ornamental white cravat
  11. The handle end of some implements or tools  ( stock )
    the handle end of some implements or tools
     He grabbed the cue by the stock
    he grabbed the cue by the stock
  12. Lumber used in the construction of something  ( stock )
    lumber used in the construction of something
     They will cut round stock to 1-inch diameter
    they will cut round stock to 1-inch diameter
  13. Any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia  ( Malcolm stock , stock )
    any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia
     The stock flowers added a lovely scent to the bouquet
    The stock flowers added a lovely scent to the bouquet
  14. Any of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers  ( gillyflower , stock )
    any of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers
  15. A plant or stem onto which a graft is made; especially a plant grown specifically to provide the root part of grafted plants  ( stock )
    a plant or stem onto which a graft is made; especially a plant grown specifically to provide the root part of grafted plants
  16. Persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant  ( caudex , stock )
    persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant
  17. The reputation and popularity a person has  ( stock )
    the reputation and popularity a person has
     His stock was so high he could have been elected mayor
    his stock was so high he could have been elected mayor

verb

  1. () Have on hand  ( stockpile , carry , stock )
    have on hand
     Do you carry kerosene heaters?
    Do you carry kerosene heaters?
  2. Put forth and grow sprouts or shoots  ( sprout , stock )
    put forth and grow sprouts or shoots
     The plant sprouted early this year
    the plant sprouted early this year
  3. Provide or furnish with a stock of something  ( stock )
    provide or furnish with a stock of something
     Stock the larder with meat
    stock the larder with meat
  4. Amass so as to keep for future use or sale or for a particular occasion or use  ( buy in , stock , stock up )
    amass so as to keep for future use or sale or for a particular occasion or use
     Let's stock coffee as long as prices are low
    let's stock coffee as long as prices are low
  5. (animal husbandry) supply with livestock  ( stock )
    (animal husbandry) supply with livestock
     Stock a farm
    stock a farm
  6. (animal husbandry) supply with fish  ( stock )
    (animal husbandry) supply with fish
     Stock a lake
    stock a lake
  7. Equip with a stock  ( stock )
    equip with a stock
     Stock a rifle
    stock a rifle