stock
stock /ˈstɑːk/
adjective
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(
)
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'
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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
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Routine
(
stock
)
routine
A stock answer
a stock answer
noun
-
()
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
-
()
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
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()
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
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()
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
-
()
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
-
()
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
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()
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
-
()
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
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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
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An ornamental white cravat
(
neckcloth
, stock
)
an ornamental white cravat
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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
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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
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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
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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
-
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
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Persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant
(
caudex
, stock
)
persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant
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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
-
()
Have on hand
(
stockpile
, carry
, stock
)
have on hand
Do you carry kerosene heaters?
Do you carry kerosene heaters?
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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
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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
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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
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(animal husbandry) supply with livestock
(
stock
)
(animal husbandry) supply with livestock
Stock a farm
stock a farm
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(animal husbandry) supply with fish
(
stock
)
(animal husbandry) supply with fish
Stock a lake
stock a lake
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Equip with a stock
(
stock
)
equip with a stock
Stock a rifle
stock a rifle
