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stocking

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/ˈstɒkɪŋ/ · stock-ing

A close-fitting garment worn on the foot and leg, typically made of knitted fabric.

Meanings

nounformal

A close-fitting garment worn on the foot and leg, typically made of knitted fabric.

ایک قریباً فٹ ہونے والا لباس جو پاؤں اور ٹانگ پر پہنا جاتا ہے، عموماً نٹھی ہوئی cloth سے بنا ہوتا ہے۔

موزہ

mozah

Formal: موزہ

Synonyms

sockhosierylegwearجورابموزہپیر

Antonyms

barefootnakedبےپاکھلا

Common Collocations

  • woolen stockings
  • silk stockings
  • long stockings

Example Sentences

I bought a pair of warm stockings for winter.

میں نے سردیوں کے لیے ایک موزے کا جوڑا خریدا۔

Mein ne sardiyon ke liye ek mozae ka jora kharida.

She wore black stockings with her dress.

اس نے اپنے لباس کے ساتھ کالی موزے پہنے تھے۔

Us ne apne libaas ke saath kaali mozae pehne the.

My grandmother knitted stockings for everyone in the family.

میری دادی نے خاندان کے ہر فرد کے لیے موزے بنائے۔

Meri daadi ne khandan ke har fard ke liye mozae banaye.

Easily Confused With

sock:A sock is typically shorter than a stocking and only covers the foot, while a stocking covers the foot and leg.

Word Family

stock
nounاسٹاک

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'stocking' as the 'stock' for your feet.

Visualize a cozy fireplace with warm stockings hanging beside it.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پرانے موزے نیا سُوئی نہیں آتا۔

Purane mozae naya sui nahin aata.

An old sock does not get a new needle.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "stoc" — a covering for the foot

First known use: 14th century

The word 'stocking' originated from the Old English word 'stoc', referring to a foot covering. Over time, it evolved into its current form and use.