stock
stok
- n 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 - n the merchandise that a shop has on hand
- n 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 - n a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation
the value of his stocks doubled during the past year - n a supply of something available for future use
- n the descendants of one individual
- n a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
- n 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 - n the reputation and popularity a person has
his stock was so high he could have been elected mayor - n persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant
- n a plant or stem onto which a graft is made; especially a plant grown specifically to provide the root part of grafted plants
- n any of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers
- n any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia
- n lumber used in the construction of something
they will cut round stock to 1-inch diameter - n the handle end of some implements or tools
he grabbed the cue by the stock - n an ornamental white cravat
- n any animals kept for use or profit
- v have on hand
- v equip with a stock
stock a rifle - v supply with fish
stock a lake - v supply with livestock
stock a farm - v 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 - v provide or furnish with a stock of something
stock the larder with meat - v put forth and grow sprouts or shoots
- s repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
a stock answer - s routine
a stock answer - s regularly and widely used or sold
a stock item
- FROM its inception, the stock market was meant to be a place where businessmen could raise capital by selling shares in their enterprises, and where investors could turn a profit .
- The banking crisis isn't over but financial stocks are showing new zip.
- Don't look now: Europe's executives are cashing out on stock options too.