What is the meaning of stock-still?

adjective

  • Absolutely still.
    • usage: "frozen with horror"; "they stood rooted in astonishment"

adverb

  • Without moving or making a sound.
    • usage: "he sat still as a statue"; "time stood still"; "they waited stock-still outside the door"; "he couldn't hold still any longer"
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