socket (Meaning)
socket (n)
a bony hollow into which a structure fits
receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted
a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted
Synonyms & Antonyms of socket
socket Sentence Examples
- The worn-out light socket sparked dangerously, prompting an immediate repair.
- The electrician carefully installed the new socket, ensuring a secure connection for the chandelier.
- The extension cord provided extra length, allowing us to plug the appliance into a distant socket.
- The surge protector socket protected our valuable electronics from sudden power outages.
- The USB socket on the laptop was convenient for charging multiple devices simultaneously.
- The loose socket made the lamp flicker intermittently, requiring a tightened connection.
- The recessed socket concealed the unsightly wires behind the wall, creating a sleek aesthetic.
- The double socket allowed us to plug in both the computer and printer without crowding the outlet.
- The waterproof socket withstood the outdoor elements, ensuring uninterrupted power supply for the garden lights.
- The technician advised using a socket wrench to ensure a proper fit for the electrical connection.
FAQs About the word socket
a bony hollow into which a structure fits, receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted, a receptacle into which an electric device
cave, niche, bowl, valley, dimple, pocket,opening, basin, cleft, alveolus
camber, protrusion, convexity, convexity, bulge,projection, camber, projection, bulge, protuberance
The worn-out light socket sparked dangerously, prompting an immediate repair.
The electrician carefully installed the new socket, ensuring a secure connection for the chandelier.
The extension cord provided extra length, allowing us to plug the appliance into a distant socket.
The surge protector socket protected our valuable electronics from sudden power outages.
