stocking vs supply

stocking and supply both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stocking	Yes	No	No	No
supply	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, supply is a hypernym of stocking; that is, supply is a word with a broader meaning than stocking:

Other hypernyms of stocking include provision, supplying.

stocking (noun)	supply (noun)
the activity of supplying a stock of something	the activity of supplying or providing something
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)	offering goods and services for sale
	an amount of something available for use

stocking (verb)	supply (verb)
	state or say further
	give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
	give something useful or necessary to
	circulate or distribute or equip with