socks
Pronunciation: [sɑks]
Word
Context: "clothing"
(noun) socks are soft pieces of clothing that you wear on your feet. They help keep your feet warm and comfortable inside your shoes.
Example
I put on my favorite socks before going to school.
Example
I couldn't find any clean socks, so I had to wear sandals.
Example
Which socks do you like to wear with your sneakers?
Context: "games"
(noun) a sock can also mean a unit in some games like baseball and cricket, where it represents a failure or strike, meaning you didn't get a hit or good score.
Example
He hit a home run and made everyone cheer, it wasn't a sock at all!
Example
In the last round, she got a sock instead of a score.
Example
Did the last play end in a sock?
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