socket

A noun referring to a hollow or receptacle designed to receive and hold a corresponding part, such as a bone, pipe, or electrical plug.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее полость или гнездо, предназначенное для приёма и удержания соответствующей части, такой как кость, труба или электрическая вилка.esSustantivo que designa una cavidad o hueco destinado a recibir y sujetar la parte correspondiente, como un hueso, un tubo o una clavija eléctrica.frSubstantif désignant une cavité ou un logement conçu pour recevoir et maintenir la partie correspondante, telle qu'un os, un tuyau ou une prise électrique.deSubstantiv, das eine Höhlung oder Fassung bezeichnet, die dazu dient, ein entsprechendes Teil wie einen Knochen, ein Rohr oder einen elektrischen Stecker aufzunehmen und zu halten.ptSubstantivo que designa uma cavidade ou encaixe destinado a receber e reter uma peça correspondente, como um osso, um tubo ou um plugue elétrico.zh名词，指容纳或固定另一部件的凹穴、插口或承窝，如关节窝、管件的承口或电源插座。也可指网络通信中的套接字。arاسم يدل على تجويف أو مقبس مُعدّ لاستقبال جزء آخر وتثبيته، مثل تجويف العظم أو ماسورة أو قابس كهربائي.

1. Bony cavity B2 formal

   A hollow in a bone into which another part, such as a joint or tooth, fits.

   • The hip socket holds the head of the femur.
   • The dentist examined the tooth socket after the extraction.
   • The eye socket protects the eyeball.

   ruВпадинаesCavidad óseafrCavité osseusedeKnochenhöhleptCavidade ósseazh窝arتجويف عظمي

   Synonyms: cavitydepressionhollowpitrecess

2. Receptacle for insertion B2 formal

   A device or opening designed to receive and hold something, such as a pipe, probe, or bone end.

   • The plumber fitted the pipe into the socket.
   • The lamp's bulb socket was damaged.
   • The socket on the wall accepts a standard plug.

   ruГнездоesEncaJEfrEmboîture, prise, alvéoledeAufnahmevorrichtungptSoquetezh插座arتجويف استقبال

   Synonyms: cavityholderjackmountopeningoutletportreceptacle

3. Electrical outlet A2 informal

   A device in a wall or appliance that provides a point for connecting electrical equipment.

   • She plugged the charger into the socket.
   • The socket is located behind the desk.
   • Make sure the socket is switched off before inserting the plug.

   ruРозеткаesToma de corrientefrprise électriquedeSteckdoseptTomadazh插座arمأخذ كهربائي

   Synonyms: outletpower pointreceptaclewall socket

• sockets plural form
• sockets' possessive plural form
• socket's possessive singular form