Sock: meaning, definitions and examples

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sock

 

[ sษ’k ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น meia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคœเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Socke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kaos kaki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะบะฐั€ะฟะตั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skarpetka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ดไธ‹ (ใใคใ—ใŸ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaussette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calcetรญn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงorap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘๋ง (yangmal)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูˆุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ponoลพka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ponoลพka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขœๅญ (wร zi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nogavica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sokkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆาฑะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ corab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calcetรญn

Etymology

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.

See also: socket, socks.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,898, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.