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stacking

|stack/ing|

B2

/ˈstækɪŋ/

(stack)

pile of objects

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
stackstacksstackingstacksstackedstackedstacking
Etymology
Etymology Information

'stack' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'stakkr', where 'stakkr' meant 'haystack'.

Historical Evolution

'stakkr' changed from Old Norse word 'stakkr' and eventually became the modern English word 'stack'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a pile of hay', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a pile or heap of something'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'stack'.

She is stacking the boxes neatly in the corner.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42