stocks

stocks
subs.
Supports for ships in building: Ar. and P. δρύοχοι, οἱ (Plat.).
Instrument for punishment: P. ποδοκάκη, ἡ, Ar. and P. ξύλον, τό.

stocks:

I. Funds: v. STOCK (VII.).

II. For the feet: lignum: Vulg. Act. xvi. 24. Or use compĕdes: v. FETTER.

III. The framework on which a ship rests while building: perh. fulcīmenta (navalia).