hospital sock

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English

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Two people wearing hospital socks.

Noun

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hospital sock (plural hospital socks)

  1. A type of sock, with a treaded sole, provided to patients at hospitals (including mental hospitals), helping them walk on the hard floor without slipping, as patients' shoes are typically removed before they are treated.
    Synonym: grippy sock
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