등받이나 팔걸이가 없는 의자 또는 발판.
A seat without a back or arms, typically resting on three or four legs.
예문:
"The pianist adjusted the height of his stool before starting the concerto."
"I need a sturdy stool to reach the light bulb on the ceiling."
몸 밖으로 배출된 대변이나 배설물.
A piece of feces or the waste matter discharged from the bowels.
예문:
"The nurse collected a stool sample for the routine checkup."
"Chronic diarrhea results in loose and watery stools."
새로운 싹이나 줄기가 돋아나는 식물의 뿌리나 그루터기.
A root or stump of a plant from which new shoots or stems grow.
예문:
"The old oak stool remained in the clearing, covered in moss."
"Farmers often check the stool of the plant for signs of disease."
다른 새들을 유인하기 위해 사냥에 사용하는 새.
A bird used as a decoy in hunting to attract other birds.
예문:
"The hunter placed a stool on the branch to lure the flock closer."
"Using a live stool was once a common practice among bird hunters."
식물의 뿌리나 그루터기에서 새로운 싹이 돋아나다.
To produce or throw up new shoots from a root or stump.
예문:
"The shrubs will stool more effectively if they are pruned in early winter."
"The cereal crop stooled well despite the dry weather."
경찰 등을 위해 끄나풀 노릇을 하거나 밀고하다.
To act as an informer or a decoy, especially for the police.
예문:
"The criminal decided to stool on his accomplices to avoid prison."
"He was labeled a traitor after he stooled to the authorities."
대변을 몸 밖으로 배설하다.
To evacuate the bowels; to defecate.
예문:
"The patient had not stooled for three days, causing discomfort."
"The doctor asked the mother if the baby had stooled regularly."