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”

A supply of something available for future use.

Any animals kept for use or profit.

A certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation.

“the value of his stocks doubled during the past year”

Liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces.

“she made gravy with a base of beef stock”

An ornamental white cravat.

A plant or stem onto which a graft is made; especially a plant grown specifically to provide the root part of grafted plants.

The merchandise that a shop has on hand.

Lumber used in the construction of something.

“they will cut round stock to 1-inch diameter”

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 handle end of some implements or tools.

“he grabbed the cue by the stock”

The reputation and popularity a person has.

“his stock was so high he could have been elected mayor”

Persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant.

Any of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers.

The descendants of one individual.

Any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia.

A special variety of domesticated animals within a species.

Have on hand.

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

“let's stock coffee as long as prices are low”

Equip with a stock.

“stock a rifle”

Provide or furnish with a stock of something.

“stock the larder with meat”

Supply with fish.

“stock a lake”

Supply with livestock.

“stock a farm”

Put forth and grow sprouts or shoots.

Regularly and widely used or sold.

“a stock item”

Routine.

“a stock answer”

Repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse.

“a stock answer”