Socks: meaning, definitions and examples

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socks

[ sɒks ]

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clothing

A garment for the foot and lower part of the leg, typically knitted from wool, cotton, or nylon.

Synonyms

footwear, hosiery, stockings

Examples of usage

I need to buy new socks for the winter.
She put on her favorite pair of socks before going to bed.

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informal

To hit or strike (someone or something) forcefully.

Synonyms

hit, punch, strike

Examples of usage

He socks the ball out of the park.
She socks him in the face.

Translations

Translations of the word "socks" in other languages:

🇵🇹 meias

🇮🇳 मोज़े

🇩🇪 Socken

🇮🇩 kaus kaki

🇺🇦 шкарпетки

🇵🇱 skarpetki

🇯🇵 靴下 (くつした)

🇫🇷 chaussettes

🇪🇸 calcetines

🇹🇷 çoraplar

🇰🇷 양말

🇸🇦 جوارب

🇨🇿 ponožky

🇸🇰 ponožky

🇨🇳 袜子 (wàzi)

🇸🇮 nogavice

🇮🇸 sokkar

🇰🇿 шұлықтар

🇬🇪 წყვილი

🇦🇿 corablar

🇲🇽 calcetines

Word origin

The word 'socks' originated from Old English 'socc', which referred to a light shoe worn by ancient Romans. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the knitted garment we know today. Socks have been used for centuries to provide warmth and protection to the feet and legs.