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Socket
01
a place where we can plug in devices to connect them to the electricity
Dialect
British
British
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
sockets
Examples
He plugged his laptop charger into the wall socket near the desk.
02
a hollow or recessed part that receives or holds the end of a bone, tooth, or similar structure
Examples
The humerus fits snugly into the shoulder socket.
03
a hollow part or cavity into which something fits, typically used to connect or hold objects in place
Examples
The mechanic used a socket wrench to tighten the bolts on the car engine.
