stocking
Americannoun
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a close-fitting covering for the foot and part of the leg, usually knitted, of wool, cotton, nylon, silk, or similar material.
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something resembling such a covering.
idioms
noun
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one of a pair of close-fitting garments made of knitted yarn to cover the foot and part or all of the leg
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something resembling this in position, function, appearance, etc
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wearing stockings or socks but no shoes
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Stocking perishable foods that are starting to look iffy – such as bananas with brown spots sold alongside unblemished yellow bananas – could harm a retailer's image if shoppers start to question the store's quality.
From Salon • Sep. 26, 2024
He said his mother, Dianne, and her siblings would only be invited to Stocking Farm if police found something, at which point the dig would "stop immediately".
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024
Stocking the shelves with realistic-looking, period-appropriate items proved a painstaking task.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2022
Stocking up on slippers and electric blankets, for starters.
From New York Times • Dec. 21, 2022
“Am I all zipped up? Stocking seams straight? Is my cowlick down?”
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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