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hosieries

noun

plural of hosiery
as in hose

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  1. hose
  2. socks
  3. stockings
Noun
  • Images also depict a heap of trash bags outside the sally port and people brushing their teeth outside with a hose.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Simple repairs, belts, hoses, tune-ups, and other maintenance items should not be a problem for any qualified technician.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of hose
Noun
  • That design allows for a wider variety of items, from the usual snacks and drinks to toiletries and gadget accessories, and, at this location, T-shirts, socks, and hats featuring the LA Metro’s capital-M logo.
    — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Saturn Risin9’s dress by Fendi; boots by Ann Demeulemeester; bra by Araks; underwear by Dolce & Gabbana; socks by Falke.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of socks
Noun
  • Their black feet give them the appearance of wearing stockings, and their domino-mask facial markings do nothing to harden their looks.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • These include moving your legs and feet, short movement breaks, adequate hydration, and wearing compression stockings.
    — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of stockings
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