stocking

Definition

  • noun: a close-fitting usually long covering for the foot and leg
  • noun: a usually knit close-fitting covering for the foot and leg

Examples

  • The children hung their (Christmas) 'stockings' on the mantel.

  • Small toys make great 'stocking stuffers'.

  • Don't go outside 'in your stocking feet'!

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) you'd probably better pass out... You have to say no, to stand up for yourself. Marcelle! We're not wearing them! What's the matter? You're putting stockings on me, you have a cute little earring. I think it's coherent. Easy on the sass, alright? Looks like you have experience... (..)
    2011 The Intouchables
  • (..) My feet have never been styled so well. Go have your lunch, Marcelle. Everything is fine. Wow, do these come with a skirt? Those are compression stockings. If I don't wear them, my blood won't flow and I'll pass out. I'm not putting stockings on you. We're gonna have a problem here. (..)
    2011 The Intouchables