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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