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Socket
01
a place where we can plug in devices to connect them to the electricity
Dialect
British
British
Examples
He plugged his laptop charger into the wall socket near the desk.
The new kitchen appliances needed several power sockets to operate.
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.
He fractured the bone near the hip socket in the fall.
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.
She inserted the USB cable into the socket of her laptop to charge it.
