Definition of sock

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Sock (n.) The shoe worn by actors of comedy in ancient Greece and Rome, -- used as a symbol of comedy, or of the comic drama, as distinguished from tragedy, which is symbolized by the buskin..

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Arthrodia :: Arthrodia (n.) A form of diarthrodial articulation in which the articular surfaces are nearly flat, so that they form only an imperfect ball and socket..
Tonophant :: Tonophant (n.) A modification of the kaleidophon, for showing composition of acoustic vibrations. It consists of two thin slips of steel welded together, their length being adjystable by a screw socket..
Glenoid :: Glenoid (a.) Having the form of a smooth and shallow depression; socketlike; -- applied to several articular surfaces of bone; as, the glenoid cavity, or fossa, of the scapula, in which the head of the humerus articulates..
Tussocky :: Tussocky (a.) Having the form of tussocks; full of, or covered with, tussocks, or tufts..
Tussuck :: Tussuck (n.) See Tussock.
Pedestal :: Pedestal (n.) An iron socket, or support, for the foot of a brace at the end of a truss where it rests on a pier..
Sock :: Sock (n.) A knit or woven covering for the foot and lower leg; a stocking with a short leg.
Tut :: Tut (n.) A hassock.
Hassock :: Hassock (n.) A rank tuft of bog grass; a tussock.
Odontotormae :: Odontotormae (n.pl.) An order of extinct toothed birds having the teeth in sockets, as in the genus Ichthyornis. See Ichthyornis..
Sockdolager :: Sockdolager (n.) A combination of two hooks which close upon each other, by means of a spring, as soon as the fish bites..
Orbit :: Orbit (n.) The cavity or socket of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated.
Liparian :: Liparian (n.) Any species of a family (Liparidae) of destructive bombycid moths, as the tussock moths..
Socky :: Socky (a.) Wet; soaky.
Disjoint :: Disjoint (v. t.) To separate the joints of; to separate, as parts united by joints; to put out of joint; to force out of its socket; to dislocate; as, to disjoint limbs; to disjoint bones; to disjoint a fowl in carving..
Cassock :: Cassock (n.) A long outer garment formerly worn by men and women, as well as by soldiers as part of their uniform..
Hassock :: Hassock (n.) A small stuffed cushion or footstool, for kneeling on in church, or for home use..
Bridgepot :: Bridgepot (n.) The adjustable socket, or step, of a millstone spindle..
Bassock :: Bassock (n.) A hassock. See 2d Bass, 2..
Ouch :: Ouch (n.) A socket or bezel holding a precious stone; hence, a jewel or ornament worn on the person..
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