sock

sock · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A garment covering the foot and lower leg.

  2. 2.

    [as verb, informal]To hit forcefully.

Forms

plural: socks

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    knock one's socks off — To amaze or impress greatly.
  • •
    put a sock in it — Be quiet.

Related words

See also: footwear, shoe, stocking
Synonyms: hosiery

Etymology

From Old English socc ("light shoe"), from Latin soccus.