Meaning & Definition of word "Stool"
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Stool
/stuːl/
noun:
- 1. A seat without a back or arms, typically having three or four legs.
- Example: She sat on a wooden stool at the kitchen counter.
- 2. A piece of furniture designed to support a person in a sitting position, often used in bars and kitchens.
- Example: He ordered a drink and took a seat on a bar stool.
- 3. Feces.
- Example: The doctor asked if there had been any changes in her stool.
- 4. A stool sample, often used for medical tests.
- Example: The lab requested a stool sample to check for infections.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old English ‘stōl’.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stool sample:
A specimen of stool collected for medical examination.
stool pigeon:
An informant, especially one who betrays their associates.
Related Words
chair:
A separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs.
bench:
A long seat for multiple people, often without a back.
Slang Meanings of stool
Meaning: An informant or someone who tells on others.
Example Sentence: Don't be a stool by telling the teacher about the prank.
Meaning: Used to describe someone who is unreliable or untrustworthy.
Example Sentence: He's such a stool when it comes to keeping secrets.