definition of the word socket

• IPA: /sɒkət̩̩/, SAMPA: /"sA:.k@t/
• Rhymes: -ɒkɪt

From Anglo-Norman soket, "spearhead" (diminutive of Old French soc plowshare), from Vulgar Latin soccus.

socket (plural sockets)

1. An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).
2. (anatomy) The part of a joint that receives a bone.
3. (anatomy) A hollow into which a part (e.g. eye) fits.

• socket wrench
• light bulb socket
• network socket
• power socket
• mains socket
• wall socket
• tooth socket
• dry socket

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