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Sock
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a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet
What is a "sock"?
A sock is a type of garment that covers the foot and sometimes the ankle or part of the calf. Socks can be made of a variety of materials, including cotton, wool, nylon, and polyester. They can be designed in various lengths, including ankle, crew, knee-high, and thigh-high. Some socks are designed for specific activities, such as athletic socks, while others are designed for warmth, such as thermal socks. Socks can also come in various colors and patterns, making them both a practical and fashionable accessory.
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a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind
to sock
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hit hard
sock
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Example
The striped socks matched perfectly with his striped shirt.
She found a sock under the bed that had been missing for weeks.
She lost one of her socks in the laundry and couldn't find it.
He wore thick woolen socks to keep his feet cozy in the snow.
That movie knocked my socks off.
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