socket

Meaning of socket

noun
  1. An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).
  2. A hollow into a bone which a part fits, such as an eye, or another bone, in the case of a joint.
  3. One endpoint of a two-way communication link, used for interprocess communication across a network.
  4. One endpoint of a two-way named pipe on Unix and Unix-like systems, used for interprocess communication.
  5. A hollow tool for grasping and lifting tools dropped in a well-boring.
  6. The hollow of a candlestick.
  7. A steel apparatus attached to a saddle to protect the thighs and legs.

verb

To place or fit in a socket.

Information about socket

Hyphenation of socket

socket

  • It consists of 1 syllables and 6 chars.
  • socket is a word monosyllabic because it has one syllable

socket synonyms

Meaning :

jack

Translation of socket

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