sock
Pronunciation: [sɒk]
Word
Context: “clothing”
(noun) a piece of clothing that you wear on your feet. It helps keep your feet warm and comfortable when you wear shoes.
Example
I put on a new pair of socks before going to school.
Example
He forgot to wear socks, so his shoes felt uncomfortable.
Example
Do you like to wear colorful socks?
Context: “sports”
(noun) a term used in some sports like baseball to refer to a pitch that was thrown well. It shows that the ball was delivered in a solid manner.
Example
The player threw a perfect sock for the strikeout.
Example
His last pitch wasn't a sock; it was way off the target.
Example
Did the coach think that pitch was a good sock?
Context: “action”
(verb) to hit someone with your fist. It's often used when talking about fights or rough play.
Example
He decided to sock the punching bag to practice his strength.
Example
She didn't want to sock her brother, even when he annoyed her.
Example
Why did you sock the pillow instead of hitting anyone?
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