hose [1]

Garments of various stretchy fabrics used to cover the foot and leg; each pair of hose has a different name, depending on its length.

short sock

Light short sock covering only the foot and the ankle.

knee-high sock

Sock covering the foot and extending to the knee.

sock

Sock covering the leg to just below the knee.

anklet

Sock that covers the foot and extends slightly above the ankle.