stool

/stuːl/
verb
  1. To produce a stool; to have a bowel movement.
    • Some medications can make it hard to stool regularly.
    • The baby stooled three times today.
    • The patient reported difficulty stooling after the surgery.
noun
  1. A seat without a back or arms, typically for one person.
    • He sat on a wooden stool at the kitchen counter.
    • The bar had tall stools lined up along the counter.
    • She pulled up a stool and joined the conversation.
  2. A piece of solid waste matter from the body; a bowel movement.
    • The doctor asked about the color and consistency of the patient's stool.
    • A healthy diet helps produce regular, soft stool.
    • The lab tested a sample of the stool for infection.
  3. A low bench or support for the feet or for resting something on.
    • She used a small stool to reach the top shelf.
    • A foot stool can make sitting at a desk more comfortable.
    • The painter stood on a stool to reach the ceiling.