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Stack

Stak

/ˈstæk/

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stack

Dictionary meaning

A storage device that handles data so that the next item to be retrieved is the item most recently stored (LIFO).

Examples

  • Stack the deck of cards.
  • Stack a truck with boxes.

Synonyms: push-down storage

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