sock

IPA: sˈɑk

noun

  • A knitted or woven covering for the foot.
  • (historical, uncommon) Synonym of soccus, a light shoe worn by Ancient Greek and Roman comedic actors.
  • A cat's or dog's lower leg that is a different color (usually white) from the color pattern on the rest of the animal.
  • (Internet slang) A sock puppet.
  • (slang) A violent blow; a punch.
  • A ploughshare.
  • (aviation, informal) Ellipsis of windsock. [(aviation) A large, conical, open-ended tube designed to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed, used especially at smaller airfields.]
  • (firearms, informal) Ellipsis of gun sock. [(firearms) A long tubular cloth covering, sealed at one end, used to provide basic protection for a firearm.]
  • (computing, networking) Abbreviation of socket. [(mechanics) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).]

verb

  • (slang, transitive) To hit or strike violently; to deliver a blow to.
  • (slang, transitive) To throw.

adjective

  • (slang, dated) Extremely successful.
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Examples of "sock" in Sentences

  • She is sewing her ragged socks.
  • Thank you for laundering the socks.
  • The hoard of socks is the main problem.
  • The shorts were blue and the socks purple.
  • The belt, socks, and undershirt are navy blue.
  • The issue is the participation of a sock puppet.
  • The socks, belts, and undershirts are navy blue.
  • A young laddie with brown socks and blue trousers on.
  • In cold environments, socks decrease the risk of frostbite.
  • If there are sock puppets that makes it all the more vexing.

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