stocking

• Ein eng anliegendes Kleidungsstück für Fuß und Bein, meist aus Nylon oder Wolle, das oft von Frauen getragen wird; auch ein einzelner Strumpf oder ein Paar Strümpfe.

A close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, typically made of nylon or wool, often worn by women.

1. Clothing itemA2formal

   A close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, typically worn by women.

   Strumpf

   • She wore a pair of silk stockings with her dress.
   • He bought her a gift of stockings for Christmas.
   • The stockings were made of fine nylon.

   Synonymehosenylons

2. Christmas decorationA1informal

   A long sock-shaped bag hung by children on Christmas Eve for Santa Claus to fill with gifts.

   Weihnachtsstrumpf

   • The children hung their stockings by the fireplace.
   • Santa filled the stocking with candy and small toys.
   • She found a chocolate bar in her stocking on Christmas morning.

• Verb, das beschreibt, Waren zu liefern, vorrätig zu halten oder einen Vorrat für den künftigen Gebrauch anzulegen bzw. aufzufüllen.

A verb used to indicate the act of supplying or storing goods, or of keeping a supply of something for future use.

1. Supply goodsB1formal

   To supply or keep a store of goods for sale or use.

   Vorräte anlegen

   • The store stocks a wide variety of organic vegetables.
   • We need to stock the pantry with enough food for the week.
   • The pharmacy stocks all common medications.

   Synonymecarryequipfurnishkeepprovidereplenishstoresupply

2. Fill with inventoryB1formal

   To fill a place with items or products.

   Mit Vorräten auffüllen

   • The warehouse is stocked with new furniture.
   • She stocked the shelves with books every morning.
   • They stocked the fridge with drinks for the party.

   Synonymeequipfillfurnishlay inoutfitprovisionreplenishstoresupply

   Antonymedepleteempty

3. Provide with livestockB2formal

   To supply a farm or land with animals.

   Mit Vieh bestücken

   • The farmer stocked his ranch with cattle.
   • They stocked the pond with trout for fishing.
   • The estate was stocked with sheep and goats.

   Synonymefurnishprovidesupply

Phrasal-Variantenstock up