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Hit with undergarment (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sock

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This could be a double definition.

'hit' is the first definition.
(I know that sock is a more specific form of hit)

'undergarment' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'with' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for sock that I've seen before include "Hit hard; woollen item" , "Thump" , "Hit with a powerful blow" , "one with wind" , "One worn" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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