stock

the hereditary derivation of an individual“his entire lineage has been warriors”

a supply of something available for future use“he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars”

a special variety of domesticated animals within a species“he experimented on a particular breed of white rats”

any animals kept for use or profit

the merchandise that a shop has on hand“they carried a vast inventory of hardware”

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”

a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation“the value of his stocks doubled during the past year”

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”

persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant

any of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers

any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia

an ornamental white cravat

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”

the reputation and popularity a person has“his stock was so high he could have been elected mayor”

a plant or stem onto which a graft is made; especially a plant grown specifically to provide the root part of grafted plants

lumber used in the construction of something“they will cut round stock to 1-inch diameter”

the handle end of some implements or tools“he grabbed the cue by the stock”

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse“his remarks were trite and commonplace”

regularly and widely used or sold“a standard size”

routine“a stock answer”

have on hand“Do you carry kerosene heaters?”

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”

put forth and grow sprouts or shoots“the plant sprouted early this year”

equip with a stock“stock a rifle”

supply with fish“stock a lake”

supply with livestock“stock a farm”

provide or furnish with a stock of something“stock the larder with meat”