sock

noun
UK: /sɒk/
US: /sɑːk/

  1. A knitted covering for the foot and ankle, worn inside a shoe.

    1. I need to buy a new pair of socks for the winter season. [ ] [ ]
    2. He took off his shoes and socks after a long day at work because he was tired. [ ] [ ]

  2. A forceful punch or blow, especially with the fist.

    1. The boxer delivered a powerful sock to his opponent's jaw. [ ] [ ]
    2. She gave him a sock on the arm for making a silly joke during the meeting. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

blow hit punch
sock verb

  1. To hit someone hard, especially with a fist.

    1. He socked the bully in the nose after being pushed around. [ ] [ ]
    2. If you keep teasing the cat, it might sock you with its claws, so be careful! [ ] [ ]

  2. To save or put away money (often used with 'away').

    1. I am trying to sock away some money each month for a vacation. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's important to sock away a bit of money regularly, even if it's a small amount. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sock" in English means: A knitted covering for the foot and ankle, worn inside a shoe., A forceful punch or blow, especially with the fist..

The phonetic transcription of "sock" is /sɒk/ in British English and /sɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sock": blow, hit, punch.

Example usage of "sock": "I need to buy a new pair of socks for the winter season.". More examples on the page.