stocking

(noun) close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural).

(noun) the activity of supplying a stock of something. Example: "He supervised the stocking of the stream with trout."

(verb) have on hand. Synonyms: stock, carry, stockpile. Example: "Do you carry kerosene heaters?."

(verb) equip with a stock. Synonyms: stock. Example: "Stock a rifle."

(verb) supply with fish. Synonyms: stock. Example: "Stock a lake."

(verb) supply with livestock. Synonyms: stock. Example: "Stock a farm."

(verb) amass so as to keep for future use or sale or for a particular occasion or use. Synonyms: stock, buy in, stock up. Example: "Let's stock coffee as long as prices are low."

(verb) provide or furnish with a stock of something. Synonyms: stock. Example: "Stock the larder with meat."

(verb) put forth and grow sprouts or shoots. Synonyms: sprout, stock. Example: "The plant sprouted early this year."