Meaning & Definition of word "Stack"
Stack
/stæk/
noun:
- 1. A pile or heap of items, typically arranged in a neat or orderly manner.
- Example: She placed the books in a stack on the table.
- 2. A data structure that follows the Last In First Out (LIFO) principle.
- Example: In programming, a stack is used to manage function calls.
- 3. A stack of items in a specific context, like a stack of pancakes or a stack of tires.
- Example: I would like a stack of pancakes for breakfast.
verb:
- 1. To arrange items in a pile or stack.
- Example: Please stack the chairs at the end of the event.
- 2. To place items one on top of another.
- Example: He stacked the boxes to save space in the garage.
Etymology
●Middle English 'stak', from Old Norse 'stakkr'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stack the deck:
to arrange something to gain an unfair advantage.
stack up:
to accumulate or build up.
stack one's chips:
to put everything at stake.
Related Words
pile:
a collection of items placed on top of each other.
heap:
a disorderly collection of things.
tower:
a tall, narrow structure or stack.
Slang Meanings of stack
Meaning: a large amount of money.
● Example Sentence: I just made a stack on that deal.
Meaning: to cheat or manipulate a situation.
● Example Sentence: He stacked the odds in his favor.