Socket

Definitions

1. Any of various concave objects (or portions of larger objects) that envelop a counterpart object.
2. An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).
3. A hollow into a bone which a part fits, such as an eye, or another bone, in the case of a joint.
4. The socket head for a socket wrench.
5. A hollow tool for grasping and lifting tools dropped in a well-boring.
6. The hollow of a candlestick.
7. One endpoint of a two-way communication link, used for interprocess communication across a network.
8. One endpoint of a two-way named pipe on Unix and Unix-like systems, used for interprocess communication.
9. A steel apparatus attached to a saddle to protect the thighs and legs.

Equivalents

Examples

“Near-synonyms: jack, outlet, receptacle, wall socket”

“Each seat must have⟳ a 230V socket, a USB socket, a coat hook, reading light⟳ and cup holder.”

“Chriſt calls his Miniſters, Lux Mundi, the light⟳ of the World, Matth. 5. 14. therefore they must be alwayes giving forth their luſtre; their light⟳ must not go out till it be in the ſocket or till violent death as an extinguisher put⟳ it out.”

“The candle burned to its socket, the fire went out, the night air grew heavy with silence, before Herbert lay⟳ down.”

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