nounπShareAn opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket)."Before plugging in the lamp, make sure the light bulb fits snugly into the sockets. "parttechnicalelectronicsutilitymachineelectricdevicebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hollow into a bone which a part fits, such as an eye, or another bone, in the case of a joint."The doctor examined the patient's shoulder, checking that the ball of the arm bone still fit snugly in its socket. "anatomypartbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne endpoint of a two-way communication link, used for interprocess communication across a network."The online game used network sockets to connect players to the game server, allowing them to play together in real-time. "computingcommunicationinternettechnologyelectronicssystemdevicemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne endpoint of a two-way named pipe on Unix and Unix-like systems, used for interprocess communication."Two programs on the computer use sockets to talk to each other behind the scenes. "computingcommunicationtechnologyinternetsystemelectronicsdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hollow tool for grasping and lifting tools dropped in a well-boring."The well-boring team used specialized sockets to retrieve a dropped wrench from deep inside the well. "technicalutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe hollow of a candlestick."The melted wax had overflowed the candlesticks' sockets, making it hard to remove the old candles. "partutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA steel apparatus attached to a saddle to protect the thighs and legs."The old saddle was missing its sockets, so the rider's legs weren't protected from the horse's movements. "wearsportvehicleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
