sockdolager

Meanings

• noun

  A large, flat, heavy object used to deliver a powerful blow or to break something.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sockdolager
hacker , whacker , racker

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Homophones

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1. sockdolager (en) : A large, flat, heavy object used to deliver a powerful blow or to break something.
   

2. sockdolager (en) : A type of sock with a heavy, thick sole.
   

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Variants

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sockadolager , sockdolager , sockdolagers , sockdologer , sockdologers

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Etymology

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Derived from the Dutch word 'sok' meaning 'sock' and 'dolager' meaning 'beater' or 'crusher'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sockdolager' first appeared in print in the English language in the late 17th century.

2. In some parts of the United States, a sockdolager is also known as a 'dolly' or a 'molly'.

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Related Concepts

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1. blunt instrument: A tool or object used to deliver force or impact, often without precision or finesse.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'sockdolager' has been used metaphorically to describe a situation or event that has a significant impact or leaves a lasting impression. It has also appeared in various forms of art and music.

How to Memorize "sockdolager"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, flat, heavy object, like a sledgehammer or a large wooden paddle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a powerful blow or impact.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym S.O.C.K.D.O.L.A.G.E.R: S - Solid Object, O - Obliterates, C - Concrete, K - Kills, D - Delivers, O - One heavy blow, L - Lasting impact, A - Always effective, G - Generates fear, E - Ends arguments.

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