Stocking meaning
A close-fitting, usually knitted covering for the foot and leg made from nylon, silk, cotton, wool, and similar yarns.
noun
An item resembling this covering.
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A closefitting covering, usually knitted, for the foot and, usually, most of the leg; specif., a women's garment, usually made of sheer nylon or silk, covering the leg to the thigh.
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Something resembling a stocking or sock, as a patch of color on the leg of an animal.
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Something that resembles such a covering, especially:
- An elasticized garment that exerts pressure on the leg to improve blood flow and is used in the treatment of various circulatory disorders or sometimes following surgery.
- A bag in the shape of a large sock that is often decorated and hung on a mantle for the deposit of Christmas presents.
- A white marking on the lower leg of a dark-colored horse, extending from the hoof to at least the hock or knee.
noun
in one's stocking feet
- Wearing stockings or socks but no shoes.
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Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
in one's stocking feet