Stock

Definitions of Stock
  1. noun
    an implement consisting of a length of wood
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    Bogen
    a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
    Wünschelrute
    forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil
    Spazierstock, Wanderstock
    a stick carried in the hand for support in walking
    Gehstock, Krücke
    a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
    Knüppel, Schlagstock
    a club that is used as a weapon
    Schlagstock
    a short stout club used primarily by policemen
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    Gerät
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
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