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socks

/sɒks/ /sɑːks/

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noun

A knitted or woven covering for the foot.

Examples :

"I put on my socks before I put on my shoes. "

wear item thing

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A shoe worn by Greco-Roman comedy actors.

Examples :

"The actors in the Greek comedy wore brightly colored socks to indicate their roles. "

culture entertainment wear style history literature

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A color pattern (usually white) on a cat's or dog's lower leg that is different from the color pattern on the rest of the animal.

Examples :

"The black cat had four white socks on her paws, making it look like she was wearing tiny shoes. "

animal appearance color mark

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noun

(WMF jargon) A sock puppet.

Examples :

"My friend used a sock as a sock puppet to represent his grumpy grandpa at the school play. "

internet computing communication media

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noun

Examples :

"My dad keeps his hunting rifle protected from moisture and dust inside several socks. "

weapon military item

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A violent blow; a punch.

Examples :

"The bully gave the smaller kid a socks to the stomach, knocking the wind out of him. "

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verb

To hit or strike violently; to deliver a blow to.

Examples :

"The boxer socks his opponent with a powerful right hook. "

action sport war

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verb

Examples :

"He would often socks his dirty clothes into the laundry basket from across the room, hoping they'd make it. "

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noun

Examples :

"The farmer replaced the worn-out socks of his plough, ensuring a clean furrow in the field. "

agriculture machine utensil

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An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).

Examples :

"The new light bulb didn't work because it wasn't screwed tightly into the socket. "

part electronics machine device

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A hollow into a bone which a part fits, such as an eye, or another bone, in the case of a joint.

Examples :

"The surgeon carefully cleaned the socket in the patient's hip bone before inserting the artificial joint. "

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One endpoint of a two-way communication link, used for interprocess communication across a network.

Examples :

"The computer program uses socks to send and receive data from other programs across the internet. "

computing communication internet technology technical

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One endpoint of a two-way named pipe on Unix and Unix-like systems, used for interprocess communication.

Examples :

"The security program used a socks connection to securely transmit data between the server and the client, protecting sensitive information during the transfer. "

computing system communication internet technology

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noun

A hollow tool for grasping and lifting tools dropped in a well-boring.

Examples :

"The well-driller used socks to retrieve the wrench he accidentally dropped deep into the borehole. "

technology machine

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The hollow of a candlestick.

Examples :

"After the candle burned low, wax filled the socks of the antique candlestick. "

item utensil part

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A steel apparatus attached to a saddle to protect the thighs and legs.

Examples :

"The rancher carefully adjusted the socks on his saddle before mounting his horse for a long day of riding. "