Stockings - English meaning

noun

A flexible tube conveying water, used chiefly for watering plants and in firefighting.

Usage examples:

A sprinkler hose

verb

Water or spray with a hose.

Usage examples:

He was hosing down the driveway

noun

Stockings, socks, and tights collectively.

Usage examples:

Don't forget spare socks, hosiery and underwear.

noun

A word used especially in shops for things such as socks, tights, and stockings

Usage examples:

Hosiery is on the second floor, madam., pregnant women can also buy special maternity hosiery.

noun

A tough, lightweight, elastic synthetic polymer with a protein-like chemical structure, able to be produced as filaments, sheets, or moulded objects.

phrase

Women's nylon tights or stockings (= leg coverings)

Usage examples:

In those days, we wore skirts and nylons., that's where i used to buy my nylons., i finally found s…

plural noun

Women's thin nylon tights.

Usage examples:

She was wearing a pink sweater and a mahogany mini skirt with white pantyhose.

plural noun

A piece of clothing made of a thin material that stretches to cover the body below the waist, including the legs and feet, and that is usually worn under dresses or skirts by women and girls

Usage examples:

She bought a new pair of pantyhose.

plural noun

A woman's close-fitting garment made of nylon or other knitted yarn, covering the legs, hips, and bottom.

Usage examples:

A pair of black tights

plural noun

A piece of clothing made of a material that stretches to cover the body below the waist, including the legs, worn esp. by dancers and people doing physical exercises

Usage examples:

Ballet students should wear a leotard and tights.