sock

• Ein Kleidungsstück aus gewirktem oder gewebtem Stoff, das den Fuß bedeckt und meist in Schuhen getragen wird.

A knitted or woven covering for the foot, usually worn inside a shoe.

1. Clothing itemA1formal

   A piece of clothing worn on the foot, usually covering the ankle or lower leg.

   Socke

   • He put on a pair of warm socks before going outside.
   • She lost one of her socks in the laundry.
   • I need to buy new socks for the winter.

   Synonymehosehosierystocking

2. Hit or punchB2informal

   A forceful blow or punch, often used in informal contexts.

   Schlag

   • He gave him a sock on the jaw.
   • The boxer landed a powerful sock to his opponent's face.
   • She got a sock in the stomach during the fight.

   Synonymebashbiffblowcloutcuffknockpunchslugsmackthumpwallopwhack

• Schlagen oder stoßen, oft mit der Faust oder mit einem Gegenstand; jemandem einen Schlag versetzen.

A verb used to indicate the act of hitting or striking someone or something with force, often with a fist or an object.

1. Hit or strikeB2informal

   To hit someone hard, especially with a fist.

   Schlagen

   • He socked the bully right in the jaw.
   • She socked him on the arm for making that joke.
   • The boxer socked his opponent with a powerful punch.

   Synonymebashbopclouthitpunchslugsmackstrikethumpwhack

2. Put money asideB2informalamerican

   To save or invest money, often for a specific purpose.

   Zurücklegen

   • I've been socking away money for a new car.
   • She socks a portion of her paycheck into savings every month.
   • They socked their earnings into a retirement fund.

   Synonymeaccumulateinvestput asidesaveset asidesquirrel awaystashstow

   Antonymespend