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Meanings of stockings in English
Synonyms
Examples for "stocking"
Examples for "stocking"
1
At the heart of that problem was the stocking rate, he said.
2
In the late 1980s, schools started stocking fast food and vending machines.
3
It began stocking its library with original films just three years ago.
4
And then the toil and self-denial for the stocking and the tree
5
And he noticed that the other stocking was in the same condition.
Usage of stockings in English
1
Therefore the factories making stockings employ more help, and no unemployment results.
2
You wouldn't believe how many stockings and hairpins I've lost that way!
3
In the evening came in by sale of stockings and articles 2l.
4
Ozma wore few holes in her stockings; still, they sometimes needed mending.
5
With nervous fingers the woman hung the three stockings near the window.
6
I will leave you while you dry your stockings in the sun.
7
Her stockings and moccasins are tan-colored also, the moccasins embroidered in scarlet.
8
Of course I have the shoes and stockings that go with it.
9
Today came in for the Orphans by the sale of stockings 10s.
10
And, besides, the people are poor; they have no stockings to empty.
11
At the edge of the fire stood Zura without shoes or stockings.
12
But of course Lady Sophie-well, she bought her stockings in the city.
13
White silk stockings and shoes with simple silver buckles completed his attire.
14
She had hardly a covering; no stockings, and only a thin gown.
15
The mother made stockings, and herself put them on the little feet.
16
The stockings are padded with cotton, and are tied at the ankle.
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Stockings through the time
Stockings across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common
Ireland
Less common