electrical socket
nounUK /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl ˈsɒkɪt/
US /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl ˈsɑːkɪt/
A hole in the wall that gives electricity to things you plug in.
She plugged the lamp into the electrical socket.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A fitting in a device that receives a plug to make an electrical connection.
The socket on the back of the TV connects to the aerial.
3. A hollow part that something fits into, such as a joint in the body.
The ball fits neatly into the socket of the shoulder.
4. A hole or recess in which a part is held, as in a tool set.
He chose the right socket to loosen the bolt.