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| anklet |
a short sock that reaches just above the ankle. |
| argyle |
a sock with an argyle pattern. [1/3 definitions] |
| bootee |
a baby's soft sock. |
| clock2 |
a small emblem embroidered or woven on the side of a sock or stocking. |
| darn1 |
a mended spot, as in a sock. [1/2 definitions] |
| foot |
the part of a sock or stocking that covers the human foot. [1/10 definitions] |
| instep |
the part of a shoe or sock that covers this part of the foot. [1/2 definitions] |
| sox |
a plural form of sock1. |
| toe |
the front part of a shoe, slipper, or sock. [1/3 definitions] |
| tube sock |
a tube-shaped elasticized sock lacking a shaped heel. |
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