sock
noun (1)
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Definition of sock
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1 archaic : a low shoe or slipper
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also plural sox\ˈsäks
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: a knitted or woven covering for the foot usually worn under shoes and extending above the ankle and sometimes to the knee
3a : a shoe worn by actors in Greek and Roman comedy
b : comic drama
sock
verbDefinition of sock (Entry 2 of 3)
: to hit, strike, or apply forcefully sock a home run an area socked by a blizzard
: to deliver a blow : hit
: to subject to or as if to a vigorous assault they may let you off the first time … but the second time they'll sock it to you— James Jones
sock
noun (2)Definition of sock (Entry 3 of 3)
: a vigorous or violent blow also : punch entry 3 sense 3
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Synonyms: Verb
bang, bash, bat, belt, bludgeon, bob, bonk, bop, box, bust, clap, clip, clobber, clock, clout, crack, hammer, hit, knock, nail, paste, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slog, slug, smack, smite, strike, swat, swipe, thump, thwack, wallop, whack, whale, zap
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sock
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of sock
: to hit (someone or something) hard
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Kids Definition of sock
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a knitted or woven covering for the foot usually reaching past the ankle and sometimes to the knee
sock
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nounKids Definition of sock (Entry 3 of 3)
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