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

Hugh began to overstock some departments and understock others.

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

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

The grafts had blended with the understock and the offspring was different from either parent.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 43rd Annual Meeting Rockport, Indiana, August 25, 26 and 27, 1952 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

Note by Editor: An Oregon nursery, which formerly propagated European filberts on the Turkish understock, now has abandoned its use.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Incorporated 39th Annual Report at Norris, Tenn. September 13-15 1948 by Northern Nut Growers Association