noun🔗SharePrise, douilleAn 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. "La douille de l'ampoule était lâche, donc la lumière ne restait pas allumée.parttechnicalelectronicsdevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCavité, emboîtureA 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. "La cavité de la hanche est une partie cruciale de l'articulation, permettant un mouvement aisé.anatomybodymedicinebiologypartorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePrise, douilleOne 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. "La prise de l'ordinateur de l'étudiante était connectée au serveur réseau de l'école, ce qui lui permettait d'accéder aux ressources de la bibliothèque en ligne.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. "Le programme étudiant utilisait un socket pour communiquer avec la base de données centrale de l'école.computingcommunicationsystemtechnologyinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDouilleA 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. "Le foreur de puits a utilisé la douille pour récupérer le marteau tombé dans le puits profond.machinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDouilleThe hollow of a candlestick."The antique candlestick had a beautiful, intricate socket. "Le chandelier antique avait une douille belle et complexe.utensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEtrierA 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. "Le cavalier portait un étrier protecteur sur sa jambe pour éviter les blessures pendant la compétition.wearmilitaryvehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncastrer, emboîterTo place or fit in a socket."I need to socket the new lightbulb into the ceiling fixture. "Je dois encastrer la nouvelle ampoule dans le luminaire de plafond.parttechnicalmachineelectronicsdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
