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Detailed Synonyms for socket in English

socket:

socket [the ~] noun

  1. the socket
    the power-point; the wall plug; the wall socket; the socket; the electric point; the plug-socket; the outlet; the electric outlet; the electrical outlet
  2. the socket
    the socket
  3. the socket
    the socket; the lamp holder
  4. the socket
    the water-basin; the basin; the subsidence; the socket; the bowl
  5. the socket
    – a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted 1
    the socket
    – a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted 1
  6. the socket
    – receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted 1
    the socket
    – receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted 1
  7. the socket
    – a bony hollow into which a structure fits 1
    the socket
    – a bony hollow into which a structure fits 1
  8. the socket
    – An identifier for a particular service on a particular node on a network. The socket consists of a node address and a port number, which identifies the service. 2
    the socket
    – An identifier for a particular service on a particular node on a network. The socket consists of a node address and a port number, which identifies the service. 2
  9. the socket
    – An opening in the housing of a computer, portable device, peripheral, or other intelligent electronic device designed to hold a PC Card or smart card. 2
    the socket
    – An opening in the housing of a computer, portable device, peripheral, or other intelligent electronic device designed to hold a PC Card or smart card. 2

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Related Definitions for "socket":

  1. a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted1
  2. receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted1
  3. a bony hollow into which a structure fits1
  4. An identifier for a particular service on a particular node on a network. The socket consists of a node address and a port number, which identifies the service.2
  5. An opening in the housing of a computer, portable device, peripheral, or other intelligent electronic device designed to hold a PC Card or smart card.2

Related Synonyms for socket