носок

носок

Sock.

This usage of 'носок' refers to the front end or toe-tip of footwear, specifically a shoe.

Осторожно, носок ботинка запачкался в грязи.

Careful, the toe of your shoe got dirty in the mud.

Here, 'носок' (дғы plural 'носки') is used as the word for a garment worn on the feet - socks.

Я купил новые носки в магазине.

I bought new socks at the store.

In this sentence, 'носок' is singular and denotes one sock as a clothing item.

Надень носок, чтобы не замерзнуть.

Put on a sock so you don't get cold.