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stocks

noun

A former instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy timber frame with holes in which the feet (and sometimes the hands) of an offender could be locked

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Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
S
Contains
TO
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

stɒks

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noun

  1. A former instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy timber frame with holes in which the feet (and sometimes the hands) of an offender could be locked

noun

  1. A frame for constraining an animal while it is receiving veterinary attention or while being shod

noun

  1. A frame that supports a boat while it is under construction

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