stocking - close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)boothose - protective stockings worn with or in place of boots hose, hosiery - socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear as hosiery) instep - the part of a shoe or stocking that covers the instep pantyhose - a woman's tights consisting of underpants and stockings toe - the part of footwear that provides a covering for the toes |