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Vocabulary Entry
stocking
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A knitted or woven covering for the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example Sentences
"She pulled on her warm woolen stockings before heading out into the cold."
"He gifted her a pair of elegant silk stockings for her birthday."
"The child hung a stocking by the fireplace in hopes of finding presents inside."
V
verb
To put items into a stocking, specifically for decoration or surprise, especially during holidays.
Example Sentences
"They stocked the children's stockings with candies and small toys."
"Every year, my mom would stock the stockings with our favorite treats."
"We need to stock the stockings before Christmas Eve."