sock

Meanings

• noun

  A type of footwear that covers the foot and sometimes the lower part of the leg. It has a heel and a closed front, secured by a fastener.

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Pronunciation

1. /sɑk/
   
   
   
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2. /sɑk/
   
   
   
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3. /sɑk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

mitten , socko , jack

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sock
rock , dock , clock , block

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Variants

List of all variants of sock that leads to same result
sock , sockless , socks , sox , sock it to , socked , socked it to , socking , socking it to , socks it to , sock away , socked away , socking away , socks away , sock in , socked in , socking in , socks in , sock puppet , sock hop , crew sock , crew socks , knee sock , kneesock , kneesocks

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Etymology

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Old English socc, from Proto-Germanic *sokkō, from *sok- 'foot'.

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Trivia

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1. Socks were once worn as status symbols, with the quality and color of the fabric indicating wealth and social standing.

2. In ancient Egypt, socks were made from linen or papyrus.

3. The first recorded use of the word 'sock' in English was in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. stocking: A type of tight-fitting sock that covers the leg up to the thigh.

2. sock monkey: A stuffed toy monkey with a sock for a head, popularized by the Sock Monkey toy line.

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Culture

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Socks have been worn for thousands of years for protection, insulation, and fashion. They come in various materials, such as cotton, wool, and synthetic fibers. Socks have been featured in literature, art, and music, and have cultural significance in various societies.

How to Memorize "sock"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a foot wearing a sock. Visualize the shape of the sock and how it fits around the foot.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sock' with the feeling of putting on a pair of warm socks on a cold day.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Socks On My Feet Keep Cold Out' to remember the definition of a sock.

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