noun / verb
sock
A hard hit or punch.
The boxer lands a hard sock on his opponent's jaw.
Etymology
Origin uncertain. The forceful-hit word is separate from sock, the foot garment.
More examples
- She socks the punching bag as hard as she can.
- He dodges a punch, then socks his attacker.
- One sock to the stomach knocks the wind out of him.
Forms
sock · socks · socked · socking