hose [2]

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

net stocking

Stocking made of stretchable mesh.

thigh-high stocking

Stocking ending a little above the knee.

stocking

Relatively light knitted women’s garment covering the foot and the leg up to the thigh.

panty hose

Garment made up of two stockings joined by a pair of briefs, sometimes reinforced and held in place by an elasticized waist.