Definition of stool - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
furnituresimple seat without back or arms
- He sat on the wooden stool by the counter.
2.
fecessolid waste matter from the bowels
- The doctor asked for a stool sample.
3.
horticultureTECH. plant base from which new shoots growTECH.
- The gardener cut the stool to encourage growth.
4.
huntingTECH. decoy used in huntingTECH.
- The hunter set up a stool to attract birds.
5.
cultureTECH. chief's throne in West AfricaTECH.
- The chief sat proudly on his stool.
Verb
1.
defecateintr. US have a bowel movement and pass feces from the bodyintr. US
- He needs to stool regularly for good health.
2.
horticulturetr. TECH. UK cut a plant close to the ground for growthtr. TECH. UK
- Gardeners often stool roses in winter.
3.
huntingtr. TECH. lure wildfowl using a decoytr. TECH.
- Hunters stool ducks with wooden decoys.
Images of stool
simple seat without back or arms 
plant base from which new shoots grow 
decoy used in hunting
Expressions with stool
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stool taller than a chair with footrest
He sat on the bar stool at the counter.
lose balance and drop from a stool
He laughed so hard he almost fell off the stool.
stool for pianists, usually height-adjustable
She adjusted the piano stool before starting her practice.
small portable stool or ladder with steps for reaching high places
She used a step stool to reach the top shelf.
stepstool for toddlers during potty training
The toddler used a toilet stool to reach the seat.
stool with three legs
He sat on a three-legged stool while milking the cow.
expel waste from the body through the bowels
The patient was able to pass stool without pain.
low three-legged stool for milking cows
She sat on the milking stool to milk the cow.
expel solid waste from the body through the anus
The doctor asked if he could pass a stool easily.
small seat for children to use the toilet
The toddler used the potty stool for the first time.
supportive seat for elderly or disabled in shower
The shower stool helps him shower independently.
medication that makes stools easier to pass
The doctor recommended a stool softener for her constipation.
medical test analyzing stool for health issues
The doctor recommended a stool test for digestive problems.
someone who secretly informs on others
The gang was wary of newcomers, suspecting one might be a stool pigeon.
low stool used in various settings
He rested on a cutty stool by the fire.
chamber pot built into a stool or chair-shaped box
In the museum, a close-stool sat beside the old bedstead.
historical device for public punishment of disorderly women and dishonest tradesmen
The cucking stool was used to humiliate offenders in the town square..
old chair used to dunk people in water as punishment
The ducking stool was used to punish people in the village.
Origin of stool
Old English, stol (seat)
Terms with stool included in their meaning
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footstool
low stool or footrest
furniture
stool or table with three legs
stool
solid waste that comes out of the body
constipation
become constipated and cannot pass stool easily
bathroom
small stool for elevating feet while using the toilet
furniture
low stool used for sitting
abr: dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate
chemical used to soften stool or as a laxative
health screening
medical test for hidden blood in stool
medical
checks for hidden blood in stool
acr: fecal occult blood
checks for hidden blood in stool
furniture
low stool used to rest feet
medical
paper used in tests to find blood in stool
medical symptom
blood in stool, usually bright red, from lower digestive tract
medical stool
solid immobile bulk of stool in the intestine
medical birth
marked by the presence of newborn's first stool
bathroom
small stool for aiding bowel movements
furniture
low stool shaped like a drum
furniture
small stool without a back or arms
furniture
small three-legged stool or stand
furniture
low seat or stool for sitting
furniture
stool taller than a chair with footrest
literal
lose balance and drop from a stool
pianists
stool for pianists, usually height-adjustable
furniture
small portable stool or ladder with steps for reaching high places
Examples of stool in a sentence
The artist perched on a stool while painting. He noticed blood in his stool. The vet examined the dog's stool for parasites. New shoots emerged from the stool. The stool was healthy and strong. He used a stool to lure the ducks.
The stool was placed near the pond for hunting. The ornate stool symbolized his authority in the village. During the ceremony, he was presented with a ceremonial stool. Doctors advise patients to stool at least once a day. Some medications can make it difficult to stool. Farmers stool the shrubs to encourage new shoots. To rejuvenate the plant, they decided to stool it. They stool geese with realistic models. The guide taught us how to stool effectively.
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- French:tabouret, aller à la selle, ...
- German:Hocker, Stuhlgang haben, ...
- Italian:sgabello, evacuare, ...
- Spanish:taburete, defecar, ...
- Portuguese:banco, evacuar, ...
- Chinese:凳子, 排便, ...
- Japanese:スツール, 排便する, ...
- Arabic:مِقعَد, تَغَوَّطَ, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁרַפְרַף, לַעֲשׂוֹת אֶת צְרָכָיו, ...
- Russian:табурет, испражняться, ...
- Ukrainian:табурет, випорожнюватися, ...
- Hindi:स्टूल, मल त्याग करना, ...
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