English Dictionary

The stem, or main body, of a tree or plant; the fixed, strong, firm part; the trunk.
Source : opted (149739)  - auto

The stem or branch in which a graft is inserted.
Source : opted (149740)  - auto

A block of wood; something fixed and solid; a pillar; a firm support; a post.
Source : opted (149741)  - auto

Hence, a person who is as dull and lifeless as a stock or post; one who has little sense.
Source : opted (149742)  - auto

The principal supporting part; the part in which others are inserted, or to which they are attached.
Source : opted (149743)  - auto

The wood to which the barrel, lock, etc., of a musket or like firearm are secured; also, a long, rectangular piece of wood, which is an important part of several forms of gun carriage.
Source : opted (149744)  - auto

The handle or contrivance by which bits are held in boring; a bitstock; a brace.
Source : opted (149745)  - auto

The block of wood or metal frame which constitutes the body of a plane, and in which the plane iron is fitted; a plane stock.
Source : opted (149746)  - auto

The wooden or iron crosspiece to which the shank of an anchor is attached. See Illust. of Anchor.
Source : opted (149747)  - auto

The support of the block in which an anvil is fixed, or of the anvil itself.
Source : opted (149748)  - auto