An account on a merchant's ledger, one side of which shows the original capital, or stock, and the additions thereto by accumulation or contribution, the other side showing the amounts withdrawn.

To sow, as ploughed land, with grass seed.

plural of Virginia stock

A fragrant flower related to the stock, native to Greece and Albania, but widely grown in gardens elsewhere, Malcolmia maritima.

(finance) High-grade stock in which trust funds may be legally invested.

(finance) Issued stock of an incorporated company held by the company itself.

plural of stock market

(forestry, of a place) Containing as much tree growth as resources could allow. / (of a pantry, bar, store, etc) Containing a full assortment of relevant goods.

To acquire an inventory (of something) in anticipation of future need or eventual use.

In Chinese cooking, a stock which is repeatedly reused to poach or braise meats.