stock (Noun) — The capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity). ex. "he owns a controlling share of the company's stock"
stock (Noun) — The merchandise that a shop has on hand. ex. "they carried a vast stock of hardware"
stock (Noun) — 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. ex. "the rifle had been fitted with a special stock"
stock (Noun) — A certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation. ex. "the value of his stocks doubled during the past year"
stock (Noun) — A supply of something available for future use. ex. "he brought back a large stock of Cuban cigars"
stock (Noun) — The descendants of one individual. ex. "his entire stock has been warriors"
stock (Noun) — A special variety of domesticated animals within a species. ex. "he experimented on a particular stock of white rats"
stock (Noun) — Liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces. ex. "she made gravy with a base of beef stock"
stock (Noun) — The reputation and popularity a person has. ex. "his stock was so high he could have been elected mayor"
stock (Noun) — Persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant.
stock (Noun) — A plant or stem onto which a graft is made; especially a plant grown specifically to provide the root part of grafted plants.
stock (Noun) — Any of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly coloured flowers.
stock (Noun) — Any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia.
stock (Noun) — Lumber used in the construction of something. ex. "they will cut round stock to 1-inch diameter"
stock (Noun) — The handle end of some implements or tools. ex. "he grabbed the cue by the stock"
stock (Noun) — An ornamental white cravat.
stock (Noun) — Any animals kept for use or profit.
stock (Verb) — Have on hand. ex. "Do you stock kerosene heaters?"
stock (Verb) — Equip with a stock. ex. "stock a rifle"
stock (Verb) — (animal husbandry) supply with fish. ex. "stock a lake"
stock (Verb) — (animal husbandry) supply with livestock. ex. "stock a farm"
stock (Verb) — Amass so as to keep for future use or sale or for a particular occasion or use. ex. "let's stock coffee as long as prices are low"
stock (Verb) — Provide or furnish with a stock of something. ex. "stock the larder with meat"
stock (Verb) — Put forth and grow sprouts or shoots.
stock (Adjective) — Repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse. ex. "a stock answer"
stock (Adjective) — Routine. ex. "a stock answer"
stock (Adjective) — Regularly and widely used or sold. ex. "a stock item"