stocking cap
noun
: a long knitted cone-shaped cap with a tassel or pom-pom worn especially for winter sports or play
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The younger one, who wears a bright red stocking cap, whacks the bear of a guy across his face, sending him careening to the side.
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Lauren Smiley, WIRED, 7 Nov. 2023
The clues were in the photo George posted to social media announcing the birth: The newborn’s eyes are closed, a stocking cap drooped over one ear, his left hand atop a basketball placed in his lap.
—Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2023
The frames stayed comfortable even when worn with a stocking cap or bike helmet.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2023
The video shows a person with a mustache and wearing a stocking cap covering images of Robeson with silver spray paint.
—Justin Wm. Moyer, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2023
Instead, McIntosh would slick de Armas's head with a hair treatment from either Leonor Greyl or Olaplex and then wrap the hair, covering it with a flesh-toned stocking cap.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 30 Aug. 2022
The suspect, who has yet to be identified by authorities, is possibly wearing a blue jacket with blue jeans, black tennis shoes and a black knitted stocking cap.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 3 May 2021
Atlas in a stocking cap is probably enough nightmare fuel to keep a would-be mischief-maker on the nice list.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 23 Dec. 2015
First, a stocking cap was placed over the actress’ head and the silicone pieces were applied.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Sep. 2022
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Lauren Smiley, WIRED, 7 Nov. 2023
The clues were in the photo George posted to social media announcing the birth: The newborn’s eyes are closed, a stocking cap drooped over one ear, his left hand atop a basketball placed in his lap.
—Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2023
The frames stayed comfortable even when worn with a stocking cap or bike helmet.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2023
The video shows a person with a mustache and wearing a stocking cap covering images of Robeson with silver spray paint.
—Justin Wm. Moyer, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2023
Instead, McIntosh would slick de Armas's head with a hair treatment from either Leonor Greyl or Olaplex and then wrap the hair, covering it with a flesh-toned stocking cap.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 30 Aug. 2022
The suspect, who has yet to be identified by authorities, is possibly wearing a blue jacket with blue jeans, black tennis shoes and a black knitted stocking cap.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 3 May 2021
Atlas in a stocking cap is probably enough nightmare fuel to keep a would-be mischief-maker on the nice list.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 23 Dec. 2015
First, a stocking cap was placed over the actress’ head and the silicone pieces were applied.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Sep. 2022
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First Known Use
circa 1897, in the meaning defined above
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stocking cap
noun
: a long knitted cone-shaped cap usually with an ornament at the pointed end
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