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STOCKS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Stocks.

Stocks - as a noun

A frame that supports a boat while it is under construction

A frame for constraining an animal while it is receiving veterinary attention or while being shod

A former instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy timber frame with holes in which the feet (and sometimes the hands) of an offender could be locked

Stocks - as a verb

To have on hand for sale.

Example: "The store stocks all kinds of dried vegetables."

To provide with material requisites; to store; to fill; to supply.

Example: "To stock a farm, i.e. to supply it with cattle and tools"

To allow (cows) to retain milk for twenty-four hours or more prior to sale.

To put in the stocks as punishment.

To fit (an anchor) with a stock, or to fasten the stock firmly in place.

To arrange cards in a certain manner for cheating purposes; to stack the deck.

Example Sentences

"She invested her savings into stocks."
"His father gave him shares of company stocks."
"The value of his stocks increased significantly."
"He bought stocks from various industries."
"She studied the stock market before investing in stocks."
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Word Game Points

Is STOCKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stocks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STOCKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is STOCKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stocks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STOCKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is STOCKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stocks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STOCKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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