stock (EN)

noun, verb, adjective

noun “stock”

1. (finance) a share of ownership in a company
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   She invested her money in stocks and bonds.
2. the supply of goods kept available for sale by a store or warehouse
   The shelves were empty because the store's stock was low.
3. a supply of something kept for future use
   They built up a stock of firewood for the winter.
4. (cooking) a liquid made by boiling bones, meat, or vegetables, used as a base for soups and sauces
   He prepared chicken stock to make the soup.
5. farm animals such as cattle, pigs, and sheep; livestock
   The farmer raises stock on her ranch.
6. the part of a firearm that rests against one's shoulder
   He polished the wooden stock of his rifle.
7. the main stem of a plant, especially a tree
   The graft was inserted into the stock of the plant.
8. family lineage or ancestry
   He comes from Irish stock.
9. (card games) the pile of undealt cards
   She drew the top card from the stock.
10. (railways) the trains and other vehicles used on a railway
    The old rolling stock was replaced with new trains.
11. a handle or base to which the working part of a tool is attached
    He carved the stock of the axe himself.

verb “stock”

1. to keep a supply of something for sale or use
   The store stocks a variety of fresh fruits.
2. to fill or provide something with items or supplies
   They stocked the refrigerator with food and drinks.

adjective “stock”

1. regularly available; kept in stock
   The warehouse has stock sizes of the product.
2. commonly used; standard; typical
   He answered the questions with stock responses.
3. (motor racing) having the original factory configuration; unmodified
   They raced in stock cars.