Socks (disambiguation)
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A sock
is an item of clothing worn on the feet.
Socks or sock may also refer to:
Sock
A sock is an item of clothing worn on the feet. The foot is among the heaviest producers of sweat in the body, as it is able to produce over of perspiration per day. Socks help to absorb this sweat and draw it to areas where air can evaporate the perspiration. In cold environments, socks decrease...
is an item of clothing worn on the feet.
Socks or sock may also refer to:
- SOCKS (protocol), an Internet protocol that allows client-server applications to transparently use the services of a network firewall
- Sock (anatomy), the lower part of a horse's foot and specifically its color
- Socks (cat)Socks (cat)Socks was the pet cat of U.S. President Bill Clinton's family during his presidency. An adopted stray cat, he was the only pet of the Clintons during the early years of the administration, and his likeness hosted the children's version of the White House website...
, a household pet of Bill Clinton - Socks (Blue Peter cat), a Blue Peter cat
- Socks (novel) a children's novel by Beverly Cleary
- Sock (novel), a 2004 novel by Penn JillettePenn JillettePenn Fraser Jillette is an American magician, comedian, illusionist, juggler, bassist and a best-selling author known for his work with fellow illusionist Teller in the team Penn & Teller, and advocacy of atheism, libertarian philosophy, free-market economics, and scientific skepticism.-Early...
See also
- Sockpuppet (Internet)Sockpuppet (Internet)A sockpuppet is an online identity used for purposes of deception. The term—a reference to the manipulation of a simple hand puppet made from a sock—originally referred to a false identity assumed by a member of an internet community who spoke to, or about himself while pretending to be another...
, a deceptive identity - Sox (disambiguation)
- Stump sockStump sockStump socks are tubular medical or clothing accessories with a blind end that are fashioned similar to socks, usually without a heel. They are worn on amputation stumps for a number of reasons...
, a sock-like item meant to be worn on an amputation stump