stocks in Latin
stocks in Latin is patibulum, tendus — stocks means a historical wooden device with holes for the hands and feet, used to publicly restrain and punish offenders.
stocks in Latin
patibulum
(plurale tantum) A device, similar to a pillory, formerly used for public humiliation and punishment.
tendus
(plurale tantum) A device, similar to a pillory, formerly used for public humiliation and punishment.
What does "stocks" mean?
-
noun A historical wooden device with holes for the hands and feet, used to publicly restrain and punish offenders.
"In colonial times, minor criminals were locked in the stocks in the town square."
-
noun Shares of ownership in companies, considered collectively as an investment category.
"She invested her savings in stocks and bonds."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Latin.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Latin meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Latin
stocks in a sentence
- In colonial times, minor criminals were locked in the stocks in the town square.
- She invested her savings in stocks and bonds.
Similar words in Latin
Common Latin translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "stocks" in Latin?
"stocks" in Latin is patibulum, tendus. stocks means: A historical wooden device with holes for the hands and feet, used to publicly restrain and punish offenders.
How do you use "stocks" in a sentence?
Example: "In colonial times, minor criminals were locked in the stocks in the town square." In Latin, "stocks" is patibulum, tendus.
Are there other ways to say "stocks" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "stocks": patibulum, tendus.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
