socket

• Substantif désignant une cavité ou un logement conçu pour recevoir et maintenir la partie correspondante, telle qu'un os, un tuyau ou une prise électrique.

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

1. Bony cavityB2formal

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

   Cavité osseuse

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

   Synonymescavitydepressionhollowpitrecess

2. Receptacle for insertionB2formal

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

   Emboîture, prise, alvéole

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

   Synonymescavityholderjackmountopeningoutletportreceptacle

3. Electrical outletA2informal

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

   prise électrique

   • 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.

   Synonymesoutletpower pointreceptaclewall socket