something that provides an important central source for growth or development; "the taproot of his resentment"; "genius and insanity spring from the same taproot"
(botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem
the merchandise that a shop has on hand; "they carried a vast inventory of hardware"; "they stopped selling in exact sizes in order to reduce inventory"
the handle end of some implements or tools; "he grabbed the cue by the stock"
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"
lumber used in the construction of something; "they will cut round stock to 1-inch diameter"
any of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers
a plant or stem onto which a graft is made; especially a plant grown specifically to provide the root part of grafted plants
persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant
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"
routine; "a stock answer"
have on hand; "Do you carry kerosene heaters?"
provide or furnish with a stock of something; "stock the larder with meat"
stock up on to keep for future use or sale; "let's stock coffee as long as prices are low"
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"
any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
an organization of people or resources that can be shared; "a car pool"; "a secretarial pool"; "when he was first hired he was assigned to the pool"
something resembling a pool of liquid; "he stood in a pool of light"; "his chair sat in a puddle of books and magazines"
a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid; "there were puddles of muddy water in the road after the rain"; "the body lay in a pool of blood"
the combined stakes of the betters
any communal combination of funds; "everyone contributed to the pool"