Meaning ofsockin English

Noun

1. foot covering (knitted, woven)
2. animal's colored leg portion
3. online puppet account
   The hacker created a sock to spread false information.
4. color pattern on animal's leg
   The Appaloosa horse has a distinctive sock on its leg.
5. a plug or connecting part receptor
   The computer has a sock for the keyboard connection.
6. a network communication endpoint; link
   The server creates a sock to handle incoming requests.
7. a fake online identity (puppet)
   The company detected a sock used by a spammer to send fake emails.
8. a wind indicator (aviation)
   Pilots use a sock to determine the wind direction during takeoff.
9. a firearm cover (casual, colloquial)
   The hunter used a sock to protect his rifle from dust.