n.
Function: adjective
Date: 1625
1 a : kept regularly in stock <comes in stock sizes> <a stock model> b : commonly used or brought forward : STANDARD <the stock answer>
2 a : kept for breeding purposes : BROOD <a stock mare> b : devoted to the breeding and rearing of livestock <a stock farm> c : used or intended for livestock <a stock train> d : used in herding livestock <a stock horse> <a stock dog>
3 : of or relating to a stock company
4 : employed in handling, checking, or taking care of the stock of merchandise on hand <a stock clerk>