Pronunciation: /stæk/
noun a pile of objects, typically one that is neatly arranged
A1 I have a stack of books on my desk.
A2 She placed the plates neatly in a stack on the kitchen counter.
B1 The stack of paperwork on my desk is getting out of control.
B2 He organized the files into a neat stack on the shelf.
C1 The stack of pancakes was so tall it almost touched the ceiling.
C2 The artist carefully balanced each piece of wood in the stack to create a stunning sculpture.
verb to arrange (a number of things) in a pile, typically a neat one
A1 I stack my books neatly on the shelf.
A2 She stacked the plates on the table after dinner.
B1 The workers stacked the boxes in the warehouse for shipping.
B2 The students stacked their chairs at the end of the class.
C1 The artist carefully stacked the canvases in preparation for the exhibition.
C2 The chef skillfully stacked the ingredients to create a beautiful layered dessert.
formal The programmer implemented a stack data structure to efficiently manage the data.
informal I need to stack up these books before they fall over.
slang Let's stack some cash and hit the town tonight.
figurative The odds were stacked against her, but she persevered and succeeded.
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