mat6 tau4襪頭袜头
Jyutpingmat6 tau4
Yalemaht tàuh
Definition
The welt of a sock; the top ribbed band that prevents a sock from slipping down.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the elasticated top part of a sock that grips the leg. While it is a precise term, many speakers might simply point to the area and describe it as 襪口 or just the top part of the sock if they do not know the specific name. It is most commonly used when complaining about socks that are too tight or lose their elasticity over time.
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The welt of these socks is so tight, it's digging into my ankles and hurting.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 襪口, which is the general opening of the sock. While they are often used interchangeably, 襪頭 emphasizes the structural band or the hem itself rather than just the hole.
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