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\ ˈsäk 
\
\ plural socks
Definition of sock
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 archaic : a low shoe or slipper
2 also plural sox\ ˈsäks \ : a knitted or woven covering for the foot usually worn under shoes and extending above the ankle and sometimes to the knee
\ : a knitted or woven covering for the foot usually worn under shoes and extending above the ankle and sometimes to the knee3a : a shoe worn by actors in Greek and Roman comedy
b : comic drama
sock
verbsocked; socking; socks
Definition 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
sock it to
slang
: 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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Other Words from sock
Noun (1)
sockless \ ˈsä-kləs \ adjective
\ adjectiveSynonyms for sock
Synonyms: Verb
- bang,
- bash,
- bat,
- belt,
- biff,
- 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,
- tag,
- thump,
- thwack,
- wallop,
- whack,
- whale,
- zap
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More Definitions for sock
sock
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of sock
informal : to hit (someone or something) hard
See the full definition for sock in the English Language Learners Dictionary
sock
noun\ ˈsäk \
\ plural socks\ ˈsäks \
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
verbsocked; socking
Kids Definition of sock (Entry 2 of 3)
sock
nounKids Definition of sock (Entry 3 of 3)
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The first known use of sock was before the 12th century
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