Synonyms of stocking

Noun


1. stocking, hosiery, hose

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

2. stocking, provision, supply, supplying

usage: the activity of supplying a stock of something; "he supervised the stocking of the stream with trout"

Verb


1. stock, carry, stockpile, have, have got, hold

usage: have on hand; "Do you carry kerosene heaters?"

2. stock, equip, fit, fit out, outfit

usage: equip with a stock; "stock a rifle"

3. stock, supply, provide, render, furnish

usage: supply with fish; "stock a lake"

4. stock, supply, provide, render, furnish

usage: supply with livestock; "stock a farm"

5. stock, buy in, stock up, supply, provide, render, furnish

usage: amass so as to keep for future use or sale or for a particular occasion or use; "let's stock coffee as long as prices are low"

6. stock, supply, provide, render, furnish

usage: provide or furnish with a stock of something; "stock the larder with meat"

7. sprout, stock, grow, develop, produce, get, acquire

usage: put forth and grow sprouts or shoots; "the plant sprouted early this year"

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Definition and meaning of stocking (Dictionary)