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stocking

/ˈstɒkɪŋ/ /ˈstɑkɪŋ/

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noun

Strumpf, Strumpfware

A soft garment, usually knit or woven, worn on the foot and lower leg under shoes or other footwear.

Examples :

"a pair of stockings"

ein Paar Strümpfe

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noun

Strumpf

A broad ring of a different fur colour on the lower part of the leg of a quadruped.

Examples :

"The deer had a beautiful stocking of white fur on its legs. "

Das Reh hatte einen wunderschönen Strumpf aus weißem Fell an seinen Beinen.

animal appearance color part

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noun

Strumpf

A knitted hood of cotton thread which is eventually converted by a special process into an incandescent mantle for gas lighting.

Examples :

"The old gas lamps in the historic district still use a delicate stocking, which is carefully treated to glow brightly when lit. "

Die alten Gaslaternen im historischen Viertel verwenden immer noch einen empfindlichen Strumpf, der sorgfältig behandelt wird, um hell zu leuchten, wenn er angezündet wird.

material technology item utility

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verb

Lagern, vorrätig haben

To have on hand for sale.

Examples :

"The store stocks all kinds of dried vegetables."

Der Laden hat alle Arten von getrocknetem Gemüse vorrätig.

business commerce

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verb

Ausstatten, bevorraten, lagern

To provide with material requisites; to store; to fill; to supply.

Examples :

"to stock a farm, i.e. to supply it with cattle and tools"

Einen Bauernhof ausstatten, d.h. ihn mit Vieh und Werkzeugen versehen.

business commerce

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verb

Melken

To allow (cows) to retain milk for twenty-four hours or more prior to sale.

Examples :

"The farmer stocked the cows so they could produce a larger amount of milk for the upcoming market. "

Der Bauer melkte die Kühe, damit sie für den kommenden Markt eine größere Menge Milch produzieren konnten.

agriculture animal food

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verb

In den Pranger stellen

To put in the stocks as punishment.

Examples :

"The unruly student was quickly stocked for disrupting the class. "

Der ungezogene Schüler wurde schnell in den Pranger gestellt, weil er den Unterricht störte.

law government politics

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verb

Mit einem Stock versehen

To fit (an anchor) with a stock, or to fasten the stock firmly in place.

Examples :

"The shipwright carefully stocked the anchor, ensuring the stock was firmly attached. "

Der Schiffszimmerer versah den Anker sorgfältig mit einem Stock und achtete darauf, dass der Stock fest angebracht war.

nautical sailing

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verb

Karten manipulieren, betrügen

To arrange cards in a certain manner for cheating purposes; to stack the deck.

Examples :

"He was caught stocking the deck of cards before the poker game started, which is why everyone refused to play with him. "

Er wurde dabei erwischt, wie er das Kartendeck manipulierte, bevor das Pokerspiel begann, weshalb sich alle weigerten, mit ihm zu spielen.

game action entertainment

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noun

Bestockung

A ratio of the actual density of trees in an area to the ideal density that would make the fullest use of the land.

Examples :

"The forester assessed the plot and determined the stocking was only 60%, meaning the area could support significantly more trees for optimal growth. "

Der Förster beurteilte die Parzelle und stellte fest, dass die Bestockung nur 60 % betrug, was bedeutet, dass die Fläche deutlich mehr Bäume für optimales Wachstum vertragen könnte.

environment agriculture ecology