stocking

• Vêtement ou couverture ajustée pour le pied et la jambe, généralement en nylon ou en laine, souvent porté par les femmes.

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.

   Bas (vêtement)

   • 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.

   Synonymeshosenylons

2. Christmas decorationA1informal

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

   chaussette de Noël

   • 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.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de fournir ou de stocker des marchandises, ou de maintenir une réserve de quelque chose pour une utilisation future.

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.

   Stocker (des marchandises)

   • 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.

   Synonymescarryequipfurnishkeepprovidereplenishstoresupply

2. Fill with inventoryB1formal

   To fill a place with items or products.

   Remplir de marchandises

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

   Synonymesequipfillfurnishlay inoutfitprovisionreplenishstoresupply

   Antonymesdepleteempty

3. Provide with livestockB2formal

   To supply a farm or land with animals.

   approvisionner en bétail

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

   Synonymesfurnishprovidesupply

Variantes phrasalstock up