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
- I guess the real question is what one defines as a sock puppet?
- There, now the sock is keeping me company while I finish the work.
- Any move to add an Orioles player with any kind of sock is a wise one.
- I just finished a garter st baby sweater in sock weight, and it seemed endless, so best of luck there!
- I've never meant this site or those posts to be a screed against IDI, but I have used the disparaging term sock puppets because of the lack of clarity that they've used in presenting NMRC material to reporters and the public.
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