sock: meaning and definitions

A short stocking reaching a point between the ankle and the knee.

Meteorology A windsock.

A light shoe worn by comic actors in ancient Greek and Roman plays.

Comic drama; comedy: "He . . . knew all niceties of the sock and buskin” ( Byron).

To provide with socks.

sock away Informal To put (money) away in a safe place for future use.

sock in To close to air traffic: fog that socked in the airport.

To hit or strike forcefully; punch.

To deliver a blow.

A hard blow or punch.

sock it to (someone) Slang To deliver a forceful comment, reprimand, or physical blow to someone else.