plural socks
Definition of sock
(Entry 1 of 3)
sock
verb
socked; 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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The first known use of sock was before the 12th century
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