stocks

British  

/ stɒks /

plural noun

1. 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

2. a frame in which an animal is held while receiving veterinary attention or while being shod

3. a frame used to support a boat while under construction

4. nautical a vertical post or shaft at the forward edge of a rudder, extended upwards for attachment to the steering controls

5. in preparation or under construction

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Example Sentences

One segment of value stocks that have seen a boost from the war: energy companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

But the gains for many value stocks are now at risk, with the escalating conflict in Iran roiling the stock market, sending oil prices ratcheting higher and sparking fears of an economic downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Bowen said 312 of Australia's roughly 8,000 service stations had run out of diesel, mostly in rural areas where it takes longer to replenish stocks.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Memory stocks have been so hot in recent months that there’s now a new exchange-traded fund devoted to trading the theme.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

All around came thudding as guns dropped to the ground, stocks to earth, followed by the pop of snaps, as leather cartridge pouches opened.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi