Definition
Definition of socking - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
wow momentRare UK causing powerful feelings, very striking or shocking in effectRare UK
- The film’s ending was socking and left the audience silent.
- The novel opens with a socking scene of sudden betrayal.
- Her socking confession changed how everyone saw the case.
Origin of socking
English, sock (hit) + -ing (action)
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- French:sidérant, ...
- German:umwerfend, ...
- Italian:scioccante, ...
- Spanish:impactante, ...
- Portuguese:arrasador, ...
- Chinese:震撼的, ...
- Japanese:衝撃的な, ...
- Arabic:صادِم, ...
- Hebrew:מְטַלְטֵל, ...
- Russian:шокирующий, ...
- Ukrainian:приголомшливий, ...
- Hindi:हिला देने वाला, ...
Definition of sock - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
clothinggarment covering the foot and lower part of the leg
- He bought a new pair of socks for the winter..
2.
- He gave the punching bag a solid sock..
3.
technologyTECH. abbreviation of socket in computingTECH.
- The program listens on a sock for connections.
4.
animalRare cat's or dog's lower leg with different colorRare
- The cat has white socks on its paws.
5.
- He created a sock to post anonymously.
Verb
1.
- He socked the punching bag with great force..
2.
- She socked the ball across the field.
Abbreviation
abr: socketTECH. place where something connects to get power or dataTECH.
- Plug the charger into the sock.
Images of sock
garment covering the foot and lower part of the leg 
cat's or dog's lower leg with different color
Expressions with sock
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simple puppet made from a sock
The kids enjoyed making a sock puppet during art class..
store items carefully for later
He socks away old toys in the attic.
perform with great energy or enthusiasm
The band socked it to the crowd with their final song.
stop talking or be quiet in an informal way
He told her to put a sock in it during the meeting.
store something in a safe place
He socked it away in a secret drawer.
tell someone to be quiet or stop talking
He told her to stuff a sock in it during the argument..
hit someone with a strong punch
He was so angry he decided to sock him one.
hit someone hard with your hand or fist
If you insult him, he might sock you one.
sock reaching just up to the ankle
He prefers ankle socks for running.
sock designed for sports activities
He wore athletic socks for the marathon.
type of sock that reaches mid-calf
He wore crew socks with his sneakers.
sock reaching almost up to the knee
She wore knee socks with her school uniform.
long sock without shaped heel, often for sports or casual wear
He wore tube sock with his sneakers.
sock with non-slip soles used in hospitals
She wore a hospital sock to avoid slipping on the floor.
short sock covering foot and ankle, often for sports shoes
He wore trainer sock with his sneakers.
soft toy made from socks resembling a monkey
She hugged her favorite sock monkey tightly.
sock providing extra support to the foot
Athletes often use a support sock during training.
sock designed for sports activities
He always wears a sweat sock during basketball games.
sock with individual sections for each toe
She wore toe socks to keep her feet warm.
tight-fitting sock to improve blood flow
The doctor recommended wearing a compression sock after surgery.
person who controls fake online identities
The sock puppeteer created multiple accounts to sway opinions.
low-cut sock that doesn't show above the shoe line
He prefers no show socks for a cleaner look.
thin yarn used for knitting socks
She bought sock yarn to knit a pair of socks.
extremely impressive or causes great excitement
The performance was truly sock-knocking.
Origin of sock
Unknown
Examples of sock in a sentence
He wore mismatched socks to the party. He felt a sock to his jaw. The boxer delivered a sock to his opponent. Developers often debug issues with the sock interface. The server's sock was configured for secure communication. The puppy's brown socks make it look adorable.
Her dog has black socks on its hind legs. The sock was used to manipulate the discussion. A sock was discovered during the investigation. She socked him on the jaw. He socked the ball out of the park. He socked the book onto the table. They socked the snowball at the window. Connect the cable to the sock on the wall. The lamp won't work without a sock nearby.
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- French:chaussette, frapper, ...
- German:Socke, schlagen, ...
- Italian:calza, colpire, ...
- Spanish:calcetín, golpear, ...
- Portuguese:peúga, bater, ...
- Chinese:袜子, 用力投掷, ...
- Japanese:靴下, 強打する, ...
- Arabic:جَوْرَبٌ, لكم, ...
- Hebrew:גֶּרֶב, לְהָלוֹם, ...
- Russian:носок, ударить, ...
- Ukrainian:шкарпетка, вдарити, ...
- Hindi:मोज़ा, जोर से मारना, ...
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