Meaning & Definition of Stocks in English
English⟶
Stocks
/stɑks/
noun
1. A frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
synonym:
- stocks
2. A frame for constraining an animal while it is receiving veterinary attention or while being shod
synonym:
- stocks
3. A former instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy timber frame with holes in which the feet (and sometimes the hands) of an offender could be locked
synonym:
- stocks
Examples of using
He invested a lot of money in stocks.
He invested his money in stocks.
He invested 100,100 yen in stocks.