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socket

UK
/ˈsɒkɪt/
US
/ˈsɑːkɪt/

Translations

socketnoun
sockets
pl
UK
/ˈsɒkɪt/
US
/ˈsɑːkɪt/
I plugged the lamp into the socket.
Я подключил лампу в розетку.
The eye socket protects the eyeball.
Глазная впадина защищает глазное яблоко.
The headphone socket is located on the side of the laptop.
Гнездо для наушников находится на боковой стороне ноутбука.
Additional translations
сокет
разъем
Synonyms
outlet
interface
plug
connector
port
receptacle
socketverb
socketed
Past Simple
socketed
Past Participle
socketing
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɒkɪt/
US
/ˈsɑːkɪt/
He needs to socket the plug into the outlet.
Ему нужно вставить вилку в розетку.
Additional translations
гнездить
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").

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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