Sock (Verb)
Meaning
Hit hard.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The boxer's powerful punch was able to sock her opponent and win the match.
- A massive wave crashed into the shore and socked the town with tremendous force.
- High winds socked the region causing thousands to lose power.
- The financial blow to the company socked the economy and had a ripple effect.
- Last night's snowstorm socked the city's commute, leaving many stranded.