noun🔗ShareFassung, SteckdoseAn opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket)."The light bulb socket was loose, so the light wouldn't stay on. "Die Lampenfassung war locker, also blieb das Licht nicht an.parttechnicalelectronicsdevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVertiefung, PfanneA hollow into a bone which a part fits, such as an eye, or another bone, in the case of a joint."The hip socket is a crucial part of the joint, allowing for easy movement. "Die Hüftpfanne ist ein entscheidender Teil des Gelenks, der eine einfache Bewegung ermöglicht.anatomybodymedicinebiologypartorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBuchse, SteckdoseOne endpoint of a two-way communication link, used for interprocess communication across a network."The student's computer socket connected to the school's network server, allowing her to access the online library resources. "Die Buchse des Computers der Schülerin war mit dem Netzwerkserver der Schule verbunden, wodurch sie auf die Online-Bibliotheksressourcen zugreifen konnte.technologycomputinginternetcommunicationelectronicstechnicaldevicemachinesystempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSocketOne endpoint of a two-way named pipe on Unix and Unix-like systems, used for interprocess communication."The student program used a socket to communicate with the school's central database. "Das Studentenprogramm verwendete einen Socket, um mit der zentralen Datenbank der Schule zu kommunizieren.computingcommunicationsystemtechnologyinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHohlwerkzeugA hollow tool for grasping and lifting tools dropped in a well-boring."The well-driller used the socket to retrieve the hammer that had fallen into the deep well. "Der Brunnenbohrer benutzte das Hohlwerkzeug, um den Hammer zu bergen, der in den tiefen Brunnen gefallen war.machinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKerzenhalterungThe hollow of a candlestick."The antique candlestick had a beautiful, intricate socket. "Der antike Kerzenständer hatte eine wunderschöne, kunstvolle Kerzenhalterung.utensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSattelstützeA steel apparatus attached to a saddle to protect the thighs and legs."The horse rider wore a protective socket on his leg to prevent injury during the competition. "Der Pferdereiter trug einen schützenden Sattelstütze an seinem Bein, um Verletzungen während des Wettbewerbs zu vermeiden.wearmilitaryvehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIn eine Fassung steckenTo place or fit in a socket."I need to socket the new lightbulb into the ceiling fixture. "Ich muss die neue Glühbirne in die Deckenfassung stecken.parttechnicalmachineelectronicsdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
