socket (Meaning)

Wordnet

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

socket Sentence Examples

  1. The worn-out light socket sparked dangerously, prompting an immediate repair.
  2. The electrician carefully installed the new socket, ensuring a secure connection for the chandelier.
  3. The extension cord provided extra length, allowing us to plug the appliance into a distant socket.
  4. The surge protector socket protected our valuable electronics from sudden power outages.
  5. The USB socket on the laptop was convenient for charging multiple devices simultaneously.
  6. The loose socket made the lamp flicker intermittently, requiring a tightened connection.
  7. The recessed socket concealed the unsightly wires behind the wall, creating a sleek aesthetic.
  8. The double socket allowed us to plug in both the computer and printer without crowding the outlet.
  9. The waterproof socket withstood the outdoor elements, ensuring uninterrupted power supply for the garden lights.
  10. 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

opening, alcove, cavity, valley, bowl, cave, pocket, dimple, niche, trench

bulge, protuberance, convexity, camber, bulge, projection, protuberance,projection, convexity, camber

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.