Stock

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NOUN

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)

the merchandise that a shop has on hand

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

a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation

a supply of something available for future use

the descendants of one individual

a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered

the reputation and popularity a person has

persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant

a plant or stem onto which a graft is made

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

any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia

lumber used in the construction of something

the handle end of some implements or tools

an ornamental white cravat

any animals kept for use or profit

VERB

have on hand

equip with a stock

supply with fish

supply with livestock

amass so as to keep for future use or sale or for a particular occasion or use

provide or furnish with a stock of something

put forth and grow sprouts or shoots

ADJ

routine

regularly and widely used or sold

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