Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun plural Elasticized stockings designed to reduce stress on the blood vessels in the legs, as for people with varicose veins.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun elasticized stocking intended to reduce pressure on the veins of the leg (as in case of varicose veins)
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word support hose.
Examples
Sorry, no example sentences found.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.