stockanimals
nounUK /ˈstɒk ˌænɪməlz/
US /ˈstɑːk ˌænɪməlz/
Farm animals that are kept to make money, like cows and sheep.
The farmer keeps stock animals in the big field behind the barn.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Animals kept on a farm for their meat, milk, wool, or work.
Sheep and goats are common stock animals on a small farm.
3. Animals raised and cared for as a group on a property.
The rancher moved his stock animals to a new pasture.
4. Animals that are bred and kept for sale or trade.
At the market, the stock animals were sold to local farmers.