understock en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From under- + stock.
Meanings
- The rootstock onto which the scion is grafted.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| understocks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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understock en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Etymology
From under- + stock.
Meanings
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(transitive) To stock with an insufficient amount.
If you understock the shop, you'll run out of goods while there are still customers wanting to buy them.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| understocking | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| understocked | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| understocked | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| understocks | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |