socket

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

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

[edit] Etymology

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

[edit] Noun

socket (plural sockets)

1. (mechanics) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).
2. (anatomy) A hollow into a bone which a part fits, such as an eye, or another bone, in the case of a joint.
3. (computing) A two-way named pipe on Unix and Unix-like systems, used for interprocess communication.

[edit] Derived terms

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

[edit] Translations