Noun

1. The capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)
2. The merchandise that a shop has on hand
3. The handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun
4. A certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation
5. A supply of something available for future use
6. The descendants of one individual
7. A special variety of domesticated animals within a species
8. Liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
9. The reputation and popularity a person has
10. Persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant
11. A plant or stem onto which a graft is made; especially a plant grown specifically to provide the root part of grafted plants
12. Any of several old world plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers
13. Any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus malcolmia
14. Lumber used in the construction of something
15. The handle end of some implements or tools
16. An ornamental white cravat
17. Any animals kept for use or profit

Verb

1. Have on hand
2. Equip with a stock
3. Supply with fish
4. Supply with livestock
5. Amass so as to keep for future use or sale or for a particular occasion or use
6. Provide or furnish with a stock of something
7. Put forth and grow sprouts or shoots