Word: STOCKING
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Definition of STOCKING
- A soft garment, usually knit or woven, worn on the foot and lower leg under shoes or other footwear.
"a pair of stockings"
- A broad ring of a different fur colour on the lower part of the leg of a quadruped.
- A knitted hood of cotton thread which is eventually converted by a special process into an incandescent mantle for gas lighting.
- To have on hand for sale.
"The store stocks all kinds of dried vegetables."
- To provide with material requisites; to store; to fill; to supply.
"to stock a farm, i.e. to supply it with cattle and tools"
- To allow (cows) to retain milk for twenty-four hours or more prior to sale.
- A ratio of the actual density of trees in an area to the ideal density that would make the fullest use of the land.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "stocking", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "stocking" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STOCKING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is STOCKING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in STOCKING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing STOCKING:
- # the stocking effect
- # master of stocking
- # playing with stocking
- # in terms of stocking
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