A stocking is a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of a thin material like nylon or cotton.
Stockings are often associated with dressing up or looking nice.
Examples:
She wore red stockings with her dress.
I need new stockings for my costume.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care.
The stockings were too long for the little girl.
I have stockings with little hearts on them.
I like to wear stockings with my fancy shoes.
A supply of goods or items kept for sale or use.
Stocking a store means making sure there's enough of everything to sell.
Examples:
The store has a big stocking of toys.
We need to check the stocking to see if we have enough pencils.
The stocking of candy is almost gone.
The stocking of books is very big.
The stocking of food is enough for a long time.
I like to help with the stocking of the store.