SOCK

Sock

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 of perspiration per day. 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. The clothing's name is derived from the loose-fitting slipper, called a soccus in Latin, worn by Roman comic actors.

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Sock!

Sock! is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons compiling sessions recorded between 1954 and 1962 and released on the Prestige label in 1965.

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sock

Noun

  1. A knitted or woven covering for the foot
  2. A shoe worn by Greco-Roman comedy actors
  3. A violent blow, punch
  4. A shortened version of sock puppet
    "For enemies near are enemies known though socks are a bother he feels at last not alone"
  5. a gun sock

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A ploughshare.

Verb

  1. To hit or strike violently
  2. To deliver a blow
    They may let you off the first time, but the second time they'll sock it to you. — James Jones


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