stocking (Meaning)
stocking (n)
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
the activity of supplying a stock of something
stocking (n.)
Any of various things resembling, or likened to, a stocking; as: (a) A broad ring of color, differing from the general color, on the lower part of the leg of a quadruped; esp., a white ring between the coronet and the hock or knee of a dark-colored horse. (b) A knitted hood of cotton thread which is eventually converted by a special process into an incandescent mantle for gas lighting.
Synonyms & Antonyms of stocking
stocking Sentence Examples
- The Christmas stockings hung gracefully above the fireplace, eagerly awaiting their festive treats.
- My mother knitted cozy wool stockings to keep our feet warm during the winter months.
- The ballerina's stockings shimmered and sparkled as she performed her graceful leaps.
- The store displayed an array of stockings in vibrant colors and festive patterns.
- The doctor gently removed the patient's stocking to examine the injured leg.
- My great-grandmother passed down a tradition of embroidering intricate designs on our family stockings.
- The stocking maker meticulously stitched the fabric, creating a unique and treasured keepsake.
- The firefighter's heavy boots required special thick stockings to provide extra protection and warmth.
- The thief made off with a bag full of stolen stockings, hoping to sell them for a profit.
- The child's stocking was filled to the brim with toys, candy, and other Christmas delights.
FAQs About the word stocking
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The Christmas stockings hung gracefully above the fireplace, eagerly awaiting their festive treats.
My mother knitted cozy wool stockings to keep our feet warm during the winter months.
The ballerina's stockings shimmered and sparkled as she performed her graceful leaps.
The store displayed an array of stockings in vibrant colors and festive patterns.
