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Hits with small underwear (5)

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socks

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'hits' is the definition.
(socking is a kind of hitting)

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(Other definitions for socks that I've seen before include "Foot covers" , "Disappointment at Xmas" , "pair of garments" , "Short stockings" , "Footwear - strikes" .)

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