Sock
noun
A piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
She put on fresh socks this morning.
Often appears as...
- pair of socks
- cotton socks
verb
To hit forcefully.
He socked the punching bag hard.
Often appears as...
- sock someone
- sock it to
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Colloquial
noun
A punch or hard hit.
He gave the bag a good sock.
Often appears as...
- give a sock
- take a sock
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Colloquial
verb
To put money into a saving account.
He socked away a good portion of his salary.
Often appears as...
- sock away money
- sock away savings
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Informal
noun
A type of theater character in ancient Greece, represented as a foolish or rustic person and wearing soft footwear.
In the play, he portrayed the sock character for laughs.
Often appears as...
- play the sock
- sock character
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Disapproving
Academic
noun
A piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
She put on fresh socks this morning.
Often appears as...
- pair of socks
- cotton socks
verb
To hit forcefully.
He socked the punching bag hard.
Often appears as...
- sock someone
- sock it to
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A punch or hard hit.
He gave the bag a good sock.
Often appears as...
- give a sock
- take a sock
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To put money into a saving account.
He socked away a good portion of his salary.
Often appears as...
- sock away money
- sock away savings
Usage tips
Informal
noun
A type of theater character in ancient Greece, represented as a foolish or rustic person and wearing soft footwear.
In the play, he portrayed the sock character for laughs.
Often appears as...
- play the sock
- sock character
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Clothing item
Often comes in pairs and has distinct left and right matches.
Don't forget to pack both socks, not just one.
Pro Tip 2/3Material matters
Materials vary. Cotton breathes well; wool is warmer.
Choose wool socks for cold weather.
Pro Tip 3/3Fashion accessory
Colorful or patterned socks can be a fashion statement.
He wore striped socks to show his quirky style.
Pro Tip 1/3Clothing item
Often comes in pairs and has distinct left and right matches.
Don't forget to pack both socks, not just one.
Pro Tip 2/3Material matters
Materials vary. Cotton breathes well; wool is warmer.
Choose wool socks for cold weather.
Pro Tip 3/3Fashion accessory
Colorful or patterned socks can be a fashion statement.
He wore striped socks to show his quirky style.
Pro Tip 1/3Clothing item
Often comes in pairs and has distinct left and right matches.
Don't forget to pack both socks, not just one.
Pro Tip 2/3Material matters
Materials vary. Cotton breathes well; wool is warmer.
Choose wool socks for cold weather.
Pro Tip 3/3Fashion accessory
Colorful or patterned socks can be a fashion statement.
He wore striped socks to show his quirky style.
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Fence Jumpers PIPE National...
high fence so they needed some help you see him scouting you're getting stretched from the guy below this officer who asked not to be identified believe socks the suspected fence coyote is trying to catch agents off guard I still waiting for the instructions
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Why our screens make us...
to push that brake pedal, to get out, take off your shoes and socks, take a couple of steps onto the sand, feel what the sand feels like under your feet, walk to the ocean, and let the ocean lap at your ankles. Your life will be richer and more meaningful
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Alex Honnold Rappels...
and maintain the same speed during our descent. The thing is, what I do know is there's going to be a lot of friction still on these bits. And that is the sort of stuff that can cut rope. So I do want to do something that protects us. Any spare socks?
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How to make hard choices...
because part of being rational is doing the better thing rather than the worse thing, choosing what you have most reason to choose. In such a world, we'd have most reason to wear black socks instead of pink socks, to eat cereal instead of donuts,
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"Everything happens for...
I felt like I was floating, floating on the love and prayers of all those who hummed around me like worker bees, bringing me notes and socks and flowers and quilts embroidered with words of encouragement. But when they sat beside me,
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TEDWomen 2015 in review...
things very interesting I occasionally go on top and I almost always take off my socks so and they're very interesting sexy times but there there are also women making other advancements and
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Billy Collins: Everyday...
Of course, there will be time for all that later in your life, after you come out of your room and begin to blossom, or at least pick up all your socks. For some reason I keep remembering
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This sea creature...
Can you guess what you’re looking at? Is it a fuzzy sock? An overripe banana? A moldy tube of toothpaste? In fact, this is the humble sea cucumber, and while it might look odd,
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Birth of Voodoo PIPE...
she would never find a good life for his daughter to achieve her potential aza has to let her become a medium this forest harbors the earth spirit sock bottom
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Attenborough: Amazing...
You might think that this orang-utan is washing socks as some kind of circus trick for which she's been specially trained, but not so.
Video examples
Fence Jumpers PIPE National...
high fence so they needed some help you see him scouting you're getting stretched from the guy below this officer who asked not to be identified believe socks the suspected fence coyote is trying to catch agents off guard I still waiting for the instructions
Video examples
Why our screens make us...
to push that brake pedal, to get out, take off your shoes and socks, take a couple of steps onto the sand, feel what the sand feels like under your feet, walk to the ocean, and let the ocean lap at your ankles. Your life will be richer and more meaningful
Video examples
Alex Honnold Rappels...
and maintain the same speed during our descent. The thing is, what I do know is there's going to be a lot of friction still on these bits. And that is the sort of stuff that can cut rope. So I do want to do something that protects us. Any spare socks?
Video examples
How to make hard choices...
because part of being rational is doing the better thing rather than the worse thing, choosing what you have most reason to choose. In such a world, we'd have most reason to wear black socks instead of pink socks, to eat cereal instead of donuts,
Video examples
"Everything happens for...
I felt like I was floating, floating on the love and prayers of all those who hummed around me like worker bees, bringing me notes and socks and flowers and quilts embroidered with words of encouragement. But when they sat beside me,
Video examples
TEDWomen 2015 in review...
things very interesting I occasionally go on top and I almost always take off my socks so and they're very interesting sexy times but there there are also women making other advancements and
Video examples
Billy Collins: Everyday...
Of course, there will be time for all that later in your life, after you come out of your room and begin to blossom, or at least pick up all your socks. For some reason I keep remembering
Video examples
This sea creature...
Can you guess what you’re looking at? Is it a fuzzy sock? An overripe banana? A moldy tube of toothpaste? In fact, this is the humble sea cucumber, and while it might look odd,
Video examples
Birth of Voodoo PIPE...
she would never find a good life for his daughter to achieve her potential aza has to let her become a medium this forest harbors the earth spirit sock bottom
Video examples
Attenborough: Amazing...
You might think that this orang-utan is washing socks as some kind of circus trick for which she's been specially trained, but not so.
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Quote examples
Homer Hickam
American Author
Throughout my childhood, when I raised my blanket in the morning, I saw a black, sparkling powder float off it. My socks were always black with coal dirt when I took off my shoes at night.
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Tom Steyer
American Businessman
I know there are five stages of grief, but my parents raised me to pull up my socks when times get tough.
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Gary Oldman
English Actor
You choose your friends by their character and your socks by their color.
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Rachele Brooke Smith
American Actress
I never wear matching socks. It's kind of a thing that I have!
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Hilary Swank
American Actress
I haven't tucked a sock in my pants for three years.
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Rob Kardashian
American Celebrity
Literally, my job is I make socks. That's all I do.
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Julianne Moore
American Actress
I can't wait to get home and wash all those socks.
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Odette Annable
American Actress
I'm obsessed with socks. I even wear them to bed!
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Rodrigo Duterte
Filipino Statesman
I wear cheap shoes. I don't even wear socks.
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James Van Der Beek
American Actor
I never wear white or black socks.
Quote examples
Homer Hickam
American Author
Throughout my childhood, when I raised my blanket in the morning, I saw a black, sparkling powder float off it. My socks were always black with coal dirt when I took off my shoes at night.
Quote examples
Tom Steyer
American Businessman
I know there are five stages of grief, but my parents raised me to pull up my socks when times get tough.
Quote examples
Gary Oldman
English Actor
You choose your friends by their character and your socks by their color.
Quote examples
Rachele Brooke Smith
American Actress
I never wear matching socks. It's kind of a thing that I have!
Quote examples
Hilary Swank
American Actress
I haven't tucked a sock in my pants for three years.
Quote examples
Rob Kardashian
American Celebrity
Literally, my job is I make socks. That's all I do.
Quote examples
Julianne Moore
American Actress
I can't wait to get home and wash all those socks.
Quote examples
Odette Annable
American Actress
I'm obsessed with socks. I even wear them to bed!
Quote examples
Rodrigo Duterte
Filipino Statesman
I wear cheap shoes. I don't even wear socks.
Quote examples
James Van Der Beek
American Actor
I never wear white or black socks.
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