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socket

/ˈsɒkɪt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does socket mean?

noun, verb

A socket is a hollow part of a machine or device where a part can be inserted or connected. To socket something means to insert it into a socket.

Example

"The electrician had to socket the new light fixture into the wall."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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