Sock: meaning, definitions and examples

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sock

[ sɒk ]

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wearable item

A sock is a piece of clothing worn on the foot or lower leg, typically knitted from wool, cotton, or nylon.

Synonyms

footwear, hose, stocking

Examples of usage

I need to buy new socks.
She wore mismatched socks today.

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computing

In computing, a sock is a networking interface that manages the sending and receiving of data packets.

Synonyms

communication port, data interface, networking interface

Examples of usage

The server has multiple socks for different connections.
The sock is responsible for establishing the connection.

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informal

To sock someone is to punch or hit them with force.

Synonyms

hit, punch, strike

Examples of usage

He socked the bully in the face.
She socked him on the arm playfully.

Translations

Translations of the word "sock" in other languages:

🇵🇹 meia

🇮🇳 मोज़ा

🇩🇪 Socke

🇮🇩 kaos kaki

🇺🇦 шкарпетка

🇵🇱 skarpetka

🇯🇵 靴下 (くつした)

🇫🇷 chaussette

🇪🇸 calcetín

🇹🇷 çorap

🇰🇷 양말 (yangmal)

🇸🇦 جورب

🇨🇿 ponožka

🇸🇰 ponožka

🇨🇳 袜子 (wàzi)

🇸🇮 nogavica

🇮🇸 sokkur

🇰🇿 шұлық

🇬🇪 წყვილი

🇦🇿 corab

🇲🇽 calcetín

Word origin

The word 'sock' originated from the Old English word 'socc', which referred to a light shoe worn indoors. Socks have been used for centuries to provide warmth and comfort to the feet. In the 19th century, the production of knitted socks became more widespread with the introduction of knitting machines. Today, socks are a staple clothing item in most cultures, serving both practical and fashion purposes.