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sock·et
 socket
- pronunciation:
- sa
kiht
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a cavity or opening in which something is fitted or inserted, such as a receptacle in a wall, designed to receive electric plugs.
This room has only two electrical sockets, so we had to plug in the vacuum cleaner in the other room.
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| definition 2: |
a hollow in which an anatomical part rests or turns.
the eye socketa bone socket |
| related words: |
joint, orbit, outlet |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
socketed, socketing, sockets |
| definition: |
to put into or supply with a socket.
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