Meaning of Socket | Babel Free

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.

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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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