stocks
Britishplural noun
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history an instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy wooden frame with holes in which the feet, hands, or head of an offender were locked
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a frame in which an animal is held while receiving veterinary attention or while being shod
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a frame used to support a boat while under construction
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nautical a vertical post or shaft at the forward edge of a rudder, extended upwards for attachment to the steering controls
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in preparation or under construction
Vocabulary lists containing stocks
Example Sentences
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And it isn’t just that stocks are high.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
A world where companies can use AI to reduce labor costs and dramatically widen their profit margins is good for stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
In other words, earnings periods tend to bring company-specific good news that can support stocks, while the stretches after earnings often leave investors more focused on macroeconomic risks, politics and geopolitics.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
Donald Trump trades stocks at a confounding rate, Everlane is reportedly sold to Shein, and online media is succumbing to bots.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
Inside were several guns on racks and he looked at them thoughtfully, running his fingers lovingly down the smooth grain of the hand-rubbed stocks, and finally lifted down a beautifully chased and engraved double-barreled gun.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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