noun🔗ShareEnchufe, portalámparasAn 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. "Antes de enchufar la lámpara, asegúrese de que la bombilla encaje perfectamente en los portalámparas.parttechnicalelectronicsutilitymachineelectricdevicebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuenca, cavidadA 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. "El médico examinó el hombro del paciente, comprobando que la cabeza del hueso del brazo aún encajaba perfectamente en su cuenca.anatomypartbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSocket, enchufeOne 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. "El juego en línea utilizó sockets de red para conectar a los jugadores al servidor del juego, permitiéndoles jugar juntos en tiempo real.computingcommunicationinternettechnologyelectronicssystemdevicemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSocketOne 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. "Dos programas en la computadora usan sockets para comunicarse entre sí en segundo plano.computingcommunicationtechnologyinternetsystemelectronicsdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHerramienta huecaA 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. "El equipo de perforación de pozos utilizó herramientas huecas especializadas para recuperar una llave inglesa que se cayó desde lo profundo del pozo.technicalutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnchufesThe hollow of a candlestick."The melted wax had overflowed the candlesticks' sockets, making it hard to remove the old candles. "La cera derretida había desbordado los enchufes de los candelabros, lo que dificultaba la extracción de las velas viejas.partutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEstribosA 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. "A la vieja silla le faltaban los estribos, por lo que las piernas del jinete no estaban protegidas de los movimientos del caballo.wearsportvehicleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
