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stack

 
 
pronunciation:
staek
parts of speech:
noun, verb
part of speech: noun
definition 1: A stack is a group of things that are put on top of each other in a neat or somewhat neat way.
Amy's sister has a stack of books on her desk. She has to study a lot for school.
 
synonyms:
head, pile
similar words:
mountain
definition 2: A stack is a large, arranged pile of hay, straw, or grain.
The hay was gathered into stacks and left out in the field to dry.
 
synonyms:
haystack
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: stacks, stacking, stacked
definition 1: When you stack things, you put one top of another, making a neat or somewhat neat pile.
When we get wood for the winter, we stack it next to the house. Then my dad covers it so it won't get wet.
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synonyms:
bank, pile
definition 2: When something stacks, it can be put in a stack easily.
These chairs will stack easily.
similar words:
bank
derivation: stacker (n.)