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Definition & Meaning of "stock"in English

Stock
01

a liquid that is made by cooking meat, bones, vegetables, or fish in water, used for making gravy or soup 

stock definition and meaning

What is "stock"?

Stock is a flavorful liquid made by simmering bones, vegetables, and aromatics in water. It serves as a foundation for soups, stews, sauces, and other culinary preparations, adding depth and richness to dishes. Stock is typically made by slowly simmering ingredients over a long period to extract their flavors, resulting in a savory and aromatic base that enhances the taste of various recipes. It is commonly prepared with ingredients like chicken, beef, or vegetables, and can be used as a versatile ingredient in a wide range of cuisines.

Examples
I strained the vegetable stock after simmering carrots and onions to achieve a clear liquid. 
02

a special variety of domesticated animals within a species 

stock definition and meaning
03

any animals kept for use or profit 

stock definition and meaning
04

the items available for sale in a store or its warehouse 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
stocks
Examples
The supermarket replenishes its stock of fresh produce every morning to ensure quality. 
05

the funds acquired by a company or corporation through the issuance and purchase of shares 

Examples
The startup raised substantial stock capital by offering shares to investors. 
06

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 

07

the descendants of one individual 

08

a supply of something available for future use 

09

a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation 

10

the handle end of some implements or tools 

11

an ornamental white cravat 

12

lumber used in the construction of something 

13

the reputation and popularity a person has 

to stock
01

to provide with a supply of something, such as goods or inventory, for use or sale 

Transitive: to stock inventory
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Examples
Grocery stores need to stock their shelves regularly to meet customer demands. 
02

to have or store a supply of a product for future sale 

Transitive: to stock a product
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
stock
3rd person singular
stocks
Present participle
stocking
Past simple
stocked
Past participle
stocked
Examples
The store stocks a wide variety of organic food for health-conscious customers. 
03

to produce or send out new growth or shoots 

Intransitive
Examples
In early spring, the tree began to stock with fresh green shoots. 
04

to supply or equip a farm with animals, such as livestock 

Transitive: to stock a land or farm
Examples
The farmer stocked the land with cattle and sheep to begin his ranching operation. 
05

to supply or populate a body of water, such as a lake or river, with fish 

Transitive: to stock a body of water with fish
Examples
The state wildlife agency stocked the lake with trout for the annual fishing season. 
06

to equip or attach a stock to a firearm to provide stability and control when aiming or firing 

Transitive: to stock a firearm
Examples
He carefully stocked the rifle with a custom wooden stock for better handling. 
01

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most stock
Comparative
more stock
gradable
02

regularly and widely used or sold 

03

routine 

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