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(sŏk) 
n.
To provide with socks.
phrasal verbs:
sock2 (sŏk)
v., socked, sock·ing, socks. v.tr.
To hit or strike forcefully; punch.
v.intr.
To deliver a blow.
n.
A hard blow or punch.
idiom:
n.
- pl., socks, or sox (sŏks). A short stocking reaching a point between the ankle and the knee.
- Meteorology. A windsock.
- A light shoe worn by comic actors in ancient Greek and Roman plays.
- Comic drama; comedy: "He . . . knew all niceties of the sock and buskin" (Byron).
To provide with socks.
phrasal verbs:
sock away Informal.
- To put (money) away in a safe place for future use.
- To close to air traffic: fog that socked in the airport.
[Middle English socke, from Old English socc, a kind of light shoe, from Latin soccus, possibly from Greek sunkhis, sukkhos, Phrygian shoe.]
sock2 (sŏk)
v., socked, sock·ing, socks. v.tr.
To hit or strike forcefully; punch.
v.intr.
To deliver a blow.
n.
A hard blow or punch.
idiom:
sock it to (someone) Slang.
- To deliver a forceful comment, reprimand, or physical blow to someone else.
[Origin unknown.]
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sock
verb
- To deliver a powerful blow to suddenly and sharply: bash, catch, clout, hit, knock, pop1, slam, slog, slug3, smash, smite, strike, swat, thwack, whack, wham, whop. Informal biff, bop, clip1, wallop. Slang belt, conk, paste. Idioms: let someone have it, sock it to someone. See attack/defend, strike/miss.
noun
- A sudden sharp, powerful stroke: bang, blow2, clout, crack, hit, lick, pound, slug3, swat, thwack, welt, whack, wham, whop. Informal bash, biff, bop, clip1, wallop. Slang belt, conk, paste. See attack/defend, strike/miss.
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socks
as in: a pair of socks
sign description: Both hands with index fingers pointing down brush against each other.
sign description: Both hands with index fingers pointing down brush against each other.
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- sock
verb trans, orig and mainly US
1: To hit forcefully. (a.1700 —) .
B. Chatwin The porter had socked him on the jaw, and he now lay, face down on the paving (1982).
2: to sock it to (someone) To hit (someone) forcefully; to let (someone) have it; hence in the catch phrase sock it to me (them, etc.)!, used to express encouragement, sexual invitation, etc. (1877 —) .
S. Sheldon She reached between his legs and stroked him, whispering, 'Go, baby. Sock it to me' (1970).
3:jazz To perform (music) in a swinging manner; esp. in phr. to sock it (out). (1927 —) .
Radio Times He's spent his evenings singing in pubs...'socking' out the rhythm and blues (1968).
4:US To impose something onerous (e.g. a heavy charge) on. (1939 —) .
Detroit Free Press The township socked the company with a building permit violation (1978).noun
5: A hard blow. (a.1700 —) .
6:US A strong impact, emphasis, a 'kick'. (1936 —) .
Arizona Daily Star I figure we have enough speed and sock in our lineup to score runs (1979).
[Origin unknown.] - sock
noun, US
1: to knock (or beat, rot) the socks off To beat thoroughly, to trounce. (1845 —) .
Arizona Daily Star 'Trucks have been beating our socks off,' said...a spokesman for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway in Chicago. 'But now we have a chance to get some of the business back' (1979).
2: to put a sock in itBrit To be quiet, shut up; usu. imperative. (1919 —) .
N. Shute 'For Christ's sake put a sock in it,' he had said...'and tell them I want an ambulance down here' (1944).
| sob sister, sob, soap-dodger | |
| sockeroo, socko, sod |
abbr. for SRYHMG-box gene; any of a family of genes encoding transcription factors that are related to SRY and contain HMG-type DNA-binding domains. SOX1 and SOX2 proteins are crucial for activating crystallin genes in the lens but are expressed in many tissues. SOX9 protein (509 amino acids) is widely expressed in fetal and adult tissues and is essential for formation of cartilage and testes. Many mutations result in campomelic dysplasia. SOX10 is expressed in melanocytes and neural crest derivatives during development, and mutations result in Waardenburg syndrome type 4.
| SOURCE, SOS repair, SOD | |
| SP, SP-1, SP6 RNA polymerase |
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White mark on the feet. In horses this means from the coronet to halfway up the cannon. In dogs and cats, it is white from the paws up to the carpus or hock.
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- Hosiery - sock: knitted foot covering that extends above ankle
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For other uses, see socks (disambiguation).
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A sock is an item of clothing worn on the feet. The foot is among the heaviest producers of sweat in the body, as it is able to produce over 1 US pint (0.47 l) of perspiration per day.[1] Socks help to absorb this sweat and draw it to areas where air can evaporate the perspiration. In cold environments, socks decrease the risk of frostbite. Its name is derived from the loose-fitting slipper, called a soccus in Latin, worn by Roman comic actors.[2]
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History
Socks have evolved over the centuries from the earliest models which were made from animal skins gathered up and tied around the ankles. In the 8th century BC, the Ancient Greeks wore socks from matted animal hair for warmth. The Romans also wrapped their feet with leather or woven fabrics. By the 5th century AD, socks called "puttees" were worn by holy people in Europe to symbolise purity. By 1000 AD, socks became a symbol of wealth among the nobility. From the 16th century onwards, an ornamental design on the ankle or side of a sock has been called a clock.[3]
The invention of a knitting machine in 1589 meant that socks could be knitted six times faster than by hand. Nonetheless, knitting machines and hand knitters worked side by side until 1800.
The next revolution in sock production was the introduction of nylon in 1938. Until then socks were commonly made from silk, cotton and wool. Nylon was the start of blending two or more yarns in the production of socks, a process that still continues.
Fabrication
Socks can be created from a wide variety of materials. Some of these materials are cotton, wool, nylon, acrylic, polyester, olefins, (such as polypropylene), or spandex.[4] To get an increased level of softness other materials that might be used during the process can be silk, bamboo, linen, cashmere, or mohair.[4] The color variety of sock choices can be any color that the designers intend to make the sock upon its creation. Sock 'coloring' can come in a wide range of colors. Sometimes art is also put onto socks to increase their appearance. Colored socks may be a key part of the uniforms for sports, allowing players teams to be distinguished when only their legs are clearly visible.
Styles
Socks are manufactured in a variety of lengths. Bare or ankle socks extend to the ankle or lower and are often worn casually or for athletic use. Bare socks are designed to create the look of "bare feet" when worn with shoes. Knee-high socks are sometimes associated with formal dress or as being part of a uniform, such as in sports (like football and baseball) or as part of a school's dress code or youth group uniform. Over-the-knee socks or socks that extend higher (thigh-high socks) are today considered female garments. They were widely worn by children, both boys and girls, during the late-19th and early-20th centuries., although the popularity varied widely from country to country.
A toe sock encases each toe individually the same way a finger is encased in a glove, while other socks have one compartment for the big toe and one for the rest, like a mitten; most notably Japanese tabi. Both of these allow one to wear flip-flops with the socks. Leg warmers, which are not typically socks, may be replaced with socks in cold climate.
Sizes
See also: Shoe size
In the United Kingdom, a sock's size is similar to the person's shoe size; for example, a foot that has a shoe size of 9 would require a sock sized 8-10.
In some other parts of the world socks are sized differently than shoes. In the U.S. numerical sock size is the length of the foot in inches, whereas shoe size is not.
Sock lengths vary, from ankle-high to thigh level.
Sports
For the baseball uniform, see Baseball uniform#Stockings and pants.
Most sports will require some sort of sock, usually a tube sock to protect one's legs from being scraped while participating in sport activities. In basketball, tube socks are worn, and in lacrosse, mid-calf socks are required.[citation needed] In football, knee socks are used. They are mostly to stop grass burns.
Other uses
The layer of leather or other material covering the insole of a shoe is also referred to as a sock. When only part of the insole is covered, leaving the forepart visible, this is known as a half-sock.[5]
Footwraps
Footwraps, pieces of cloth that are worn wrapped around the feet, were worn with boots before socks became widely available. They remained in use by armies in Eastern Europe up until the beginning of the 21st century.
Holiday items
A sock is also used as a holiday item at christmas. The sock, or christmas stocking, is usually hung by a nail and filled with small presents which Santa brings while the recipients are asleep.
See also
- Beoseon (traditional Korean socks)
- Leg warmer
- Sock puppet
- Stocking
References
- ^ "Howstuffworks "Why do feet stink?"". Health.howstuffworks.com. http://health.howstuffworks.com/question514.htm. Retrieved 2010-03-05.
- ^ "LacusCurtius - Roman Shoes - Soccus". Penelope.uchicago.edu. http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/secondary/SMIGRA*/Soccus.html. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
- ^ "clock3". Merriam-webster.com. 2007-04-25. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clock%5B3%5D. Retrieved 2010-03-05.
- ^ a b Selecting Socks, HYG-5544-01[dead link]
- ^ "Half sock: Patent 6044497". Freepatentsonline.com. 1998-08-17. http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6044497.html. Retrieved 2010-03-05.
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Sock
Dansk (Danish)
n. - sok, slag, slagkraft
v. tr. - forsyne med sokker, slå hårdt
idioms:
- put a sock in it hold mund, hold kæft
- sock it to tale så det gør indtryk
Nederlands (Dutch)
sok, vuistslag
Français (French)
n. - chaussette, (Aviat) manche à air, beigne
v. tr. - mettre des chaussettes, flanquer une beigne
idioms:
- put a sock in it la boucler
- sock away flanquer une beigne
- sock in la boucler
- sock it to montrer (à qn) de quel bois on se chauffe, montrer de quoi on est capable
Deutsch (German)
n. - Socke, Faustschlag
v. - schlagen
idioms:
- put a sock in it (Slang) halt den Mund, hör auf
- sock away wegwerfen
- sock in schlagen, hauen (ugs)
- sock it to (Slang) jmdm. Saures geben
Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - κοντή κάλτσα, σοσόνι, πάτος (εσωτερικό πέλμα υποδήματος), (καθομ.) γροθιά, μπουνιά
v. - χτυπώ δυνατά
idioms:
- put a sock in it (Βρετ., αργκό) το βουλώνω
- sock it to (καθομ.) τα λέω τσεκουράτα σε, επιτίθεμαι σε
Italiano (Italian)
pugno, calza
idioms:
- put a sock in it acqua in bocca
- sock it to farsi valere
Português (Portuguese)
n. - peúga (m), soco (m), meia soquete (f)
v. - esmurrar, socar
idioms:
- put a sock in it fique quieto!, basta!
- sock it to falar de forma direta
Русский (Russian)
носок, стелька, сандалия, комедия, муза комедии, ветроуказатель (на аэродроме), удар, нечто потрясающее, шлягер, потрясающий, натягивать носки, побить, стукнуть
idioms:
- put a sock in it заткнись, приглушите звук
- sock it to открыто нападать (на кого-л.), наскакивать (на кого-л.)
Español (Spanish)
n. - puñetazo, calcetín
v. tr. - dar un puñetazo, proveer con calcetines
idioms:
- put a sock in it ¡cierra la boca!
- sock away ahorrar, reservar
- sock in cerrar un lugar por las condiciones del tiempo (aeropuerto)
- sock it to alentar enérgica y vigorosamente, ¡arriba!, ¡dale!
Svenska (Swedish)
n. - socka, strumpa, godis, slag, smäll, pangsuccé
v. - slå, ta nya tag, slänga, skära sig
中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
1. 短袜, 半统袜, 喜剧, 鞋垫, 储蓄罐, 给...穿上短袜, 储存
idioms:
- put a sock in it 闭嘴
- sock it to 狠狠打击某人
2. 猛击, 殴打, 打击, 投掷, 爱吃零食
中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
1.
n. - 短襪, 半統襪, 喜劇, 鞋墊, 儲蓄罐
v. tr. - 給...穿上短襪, 儲存
idioms:
- put a sock in it 閉嘴
- sock it to 狠狠打擊某人
2.
v. tr. - 猛擊, 毆打, 打擊, 投擲
v. intr. - 愛吃零食
한국어 (Korean)
n. - 짧은 양말, 발페달식 심벌즈, 희극 배우용 단화
v. tr. - ~에 ~을 달다, ~에 양말을 신기다, (주먹으로) 치다
idioms:
- put a sock in it 입 닥쳐, 조용히 해
- sock it to ~을 정통으로 치다, ~에 강렬한 충격을 주다
日本語 (Japanese)
n. - 靴下, 強打, 短い靴下
v. - 殴る
adv. - まともに
idioms:
- put a sock in it 黙れ
- sock it to 思いきりやっ付ける, 活気づける
العربيه (Arabic)
(الاسم) جورب قصير, صندوق يحفظ فيه ما يدخر من ألنقود, لكمه أو ضربه عنيفه (فعل) يدخر مالا, يضرب
עברית (Hebrew)
n. - גרב, מידרס, מכה, מהלומה
v. tr. - היכה, הלם, הטיל, השליך
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