stool
Translation
stool, faeces
Examples
He sat on a wooden stool.
He sat on a wooden stool.
The doctor needs a stool sample.
The doctor needs a stool sample.
Grammar Patterns
a stool a seat without a back or arms. He sat on a wooden stool.
a stool sample a small amount of faeces for medical testing. The doctor needs a stool sample.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (seat) bench, seat; (faeces) feces, excrement
Etymology
From Old English 'stol', meaning 'seat' or 'throne'. Related to German 'Stuhl'.
Memory Tips
A 'stool' is a 'tool' for sitting. For the medical term, think of a sample collected in a small container, like a tiny stool.