tube sock

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The hagfish, a deep-sea scavenger about the size and shape of a tube sock, has the curious ability to smother itself in its own snot.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2024

One theory of the tube sock pairing is that they help to buffer one’s feet against the spikes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2022

A trip to a veterinarian led to emergency surgery; Taco had eaten a tube sock.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2020

To get the look right, Mr. Munce suggests going with a thick, athletic tube sock rather than a thin dress sock.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2017

Half the tube sock is now dangling from my stump.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen