lampholder

UK
/ˈlæmˌhəʊldə/
US
/ˈlæmˌhoʊldər/

Translations

lampholdernoun
lampholders
pl
UK
/ˈlæmˌhəʊldə/
US
/ˈlæmˌhoʊldər/
douilleTechnique électrique.
The electrician replaced the old lampholder to ensure the new bulb would fit securely.
L’électricien a remplacé l’ancienne douille pour s’assurer que la nouvelle ampoule s’y adapterait bien.
Additional translations
porte-lampeVariante technique moins courante.
Synonyms
light socket
bulb holder
lamp socket
lampholderadjective
UK
/ˈlæmpˌhəʊldə/
US
/ˈlæmpˌhoʊldər/
Used attributively before another noun in technical contexts (e.g., lampholder assembly).
de douilleEmploi technique pour marquer l’appartenance ou la relation à une douille.
Routine maintenance included inspecting the lampholder components for wear.
L’entretien de routine comprenait l’inspection des éléments de douille pour détecter l’usure.

Definitions

lampholdernoun
A device that holds a lamp or light bulb in place and provides electrical connections.
The electrician replaced the old lampholder to ensure the new bulb would fit securely.
lampholderadjective
Relating to or associated with a lampholder; used before another noun to specify such association.
Routine maintenance included inspecting the lampholder components for wear.