To kill a critter, especially with a primitive weapon such as a blowgun or archery equipment, but can also be used to describe critters hunted with a gun. The term was originally coined by the slockmaster himself, Tim Wells.
(prison slang, combination of sock/lock) 1. n. A common prison weapon consisting often of one or more padlocks or combination locks placed in a sock, which is then used like a club to beat someone.
2. v.t./v.i. To beat (someone) in this manner.