stocking

Definition of Stocking in English :

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Noun

1. stocking

close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

2. stocking

the activity of supplying a stock of something

Example Sentences:
'he supervised the stocking of the stream with trout'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Stocking

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noun

1.

one of a pair of close-fitting garments made of knitted yarn to cover the foot and part or all of the leg

2.

something resembling this in position, function, appearance, etc

3. in one's stocking feet

Stocking

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noun

1.

a closefitting covering, usually knitted, for the foot and, usually, most of the leg

2.

something resembling this, as a patch of color on the leg of an animal

Stocking

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n.

1.

a. A close-fitting, usually knitted covering for the foot and leg, often made of sheer fabric as nylon or silk and rising high on the leg.

b. A sock.

2. Something that resembles such a covering, especially:

a. 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.

b. A bag in the shape of a large sock that is often decorated and hung on a mantle for the deposit of Christmas presents.

c. A white marking on the lower leg of a dark-colored horse, extending from the hoof to at least the hock or knee.

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