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socket

UK
/ˈsɒkɪt/
US
/ˈsɑːkɪt/

Translations

socketnoun
sockets
pl
UK
/ˈsɒkɪt/
US
/ˈsɑːkɪt/
douillePièce recevant une ampoule ou une autre pièce cylindrique.
The light bulb was screwed into the socket to illuminate the room.
L’ampoule a été vissée dans la douille pour éclairer la pièce.
orbiteEn anatomie, pour l’orbite de l’œil.
The doctor examined the eye socket for any signs of injury.
Le médecin a examiné l’orbite de l’œil à la recherche de signes de blessure.
cavitéSens anatomique ou général d’un creux recevant un élément.
The ball joint fits snugly into the socket, allowing for smooth movement.
L’articulation à rotule s’insère parfaitement dans la cavité, ce qui permet un mouvement fluide.
prisePour une prise électrique murale.
He plugged his phone charger into the wall socket.
Il a branché le chargeur de son téléphone dans la prise murale.
Additional translations
socketEn informatique, emprunt technique.
Synonyms
outlet
interface
plug
connector
port
receptacle
socketverb
socketed
Past Simple
socketed
Past Participle
socketing
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɒkɪt/
US
/ˈsɑːkɪt/
emboîterIntroduire ou ajuster dans une douille ou une cavité.
He carefully socketed the light bulb into the fixture.
Il a soigneusement emboîté l’ampoule dans le luminaire.
Additional translations
munir de douillesSens technique : équiper d’une ou plusieurs douilles.
Synonyms
fit
set
seat
lodge
embed
mount
plug in
anchor
secure
fasten
install
insert
socketadjective
UK
/ˈsɒkɪt/
US
/ˈsɑːkɪt/
Used attributively to modify another noun, relating to or involving a socket (e.g., "socket wrench").
à douilleSurtout dans le vocabulaire des outils et accessoires techniques.
A socket wrench allows quick interchange of heads.
Une clé à douille permet de changer rapidement les embouts.

Definitions

socketnoun
A hollow part or piece for receiving and holding some part or thing.
The light bulb was screwed into the socket to illuminate the room.
An electrical device receiving a plug or light bulb to make a connection.
He plugged his phone charger into the wall socket.
A natural or artificial hollow into which something fits or in which something revolves.
The ball joint fits snugly into the socket, allowing for smooth movement.
The part of the body into which an eye fits.
The doctor examined the eye socket for any signs of injury.
In computing, a communication endpoint for sending or receiving data across a computer network.
The server opens a socket to listen for incoming connections.
socketverb
To place or fit something into a socket.
He carefully socketed the light bulb into the fixture.
To provide or equip with a socket or sockets.
The manufacturer socketed the knife handles for improved grip.
socketadjective
Relating to or designed to fit into a socket; having a socket.
A socket wrench allows quick interchange of heads.
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