understock

American  

[uhn-der-stok, uhn-der-stok] / ˌʌn dərˈstɒk, ˈʌn dərˌstɒk /

verb (used with object)

1. to provide an insufficient quantity, as of merchandise, supplies, or livestock.

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noun

1. Horticulture. (in grafting) the rooted plant that receives the scion.

Etymology

Origin of understock

First recorded in 1755–65; under- + stock

Example Sentences

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understock

BERNATH: If you want to start work in January, towards the end of December after the understock has had the rest period.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 41st Annual Meeting Pleasant Valley, New York, August 28, 29 and 30, 1950 by Northern Nut Growers Association

When graft shows two inches or more growth, cut understock off close above the union, and then give house plenty of ventilation to avoid soft growth.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Thirty-Seventh Annual Report Wooster, Ohio, September 3, 4, 5, 1946 by Northern Nut Growers Association

The Broadview on the same tree with the Schafer was almost in full leaf before the Schafer and the rest of the understock showed signs of growth.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Thirty-Seventh Annual Report Wooster, Ohio, September 3, 4, 5, 1946 by Northern Nut Growers Association

The use of eastern black walnut as understock has been practised by several orchardists and nurserymen, and a few will have trees for sale in the near future.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Forty-Second Annual Meeting Urbana, Illinois, August 28, 29 and 30, 1951 by Northern Nut Growers Association

Hugh began to overstock some departments and understock others.

From The Twenty-Fourth of June by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)