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
the descendants of one individual
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
equip with a stock
supply with fish
supply with livestock
provide or furnish with a stock of something
put forth and grow sprouts or shoots
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