Definition for Socket:

• Natural or artificial hollow for something to fit into or stand firm or revolve in( eye-s.; s. of the hip; candle too large for s.; BALL& s.); s. -joint, = BALL -&-s. joint; s. -pipe, with enlarged end to receive another. Hence socketed a. [ old French]

Synonyms for Socket:

• n.

  •
  • cable,
  • link,
  • adapter,
  • jack,
  • crocodile clip,
  • hookup,
  • cord,
  • alligator clip,
  • lead.
  •
  • bearing,
  • camshaft,
  • ancillary,
  • button,
  • carriage,
  • bucket,
  • belt,
  • ball bearing,
  • cam.
  •
  • bone,
  • cheekbone,
  • ankle,
  • clavicle,
  • backbone,
  • breastbone,
  • ball-and-socket joint,
  • collarbone,
  • coccyx,
  • bone marrow.
  •
  • globe,
  • mantle,
  • bulb,
  • reflector,
  • dimmer,
  • light bulb,
  • filament,
  • light fixture,
  • sconce,
  • lampshade.
  •artifact (noun)
  • socket.
  •case (noun)
  • casket,
  • holster,
  • case,
  • rack,
  • chest,
  • coffer,
  • hutch,
  • file,
  • carton,
  • box,
  • quiver,
  • crate,
  • cedar chest,
  • crib,
  • capsule,
  • sheath,
  • container,
  • bin,
  • canister,
  • portfolio,
  • folio,
  • scabbard.
  •cavity (noun)
  • decay,
  • pit,
  • dent,
  • hole,
  • crater,
  • sinus,
  • gap,
  • vacuity,
  • depression,
  • atrium,
  • basin,
  • void,
  • armpit.
  •chamber (noun)
  • bedroom,
  • hall,
  • alcove,
  • enclosure,
  • lodging,
  • cubicle,
  • cell,
  • apartment,
  • flat.
  •holder (noun)
  • opening,
  • standard,
  • device,
  • support.
  •hollow (noun)
  • concavity,
  • dip,
  • bowl,
  • sinkhole,
  • excavation,
  • notch,
  • den,
  • dale,
  • cave,
  • bottom,
  • trough,
  • cavern,
  • indentation,
  • dimple,
  • cup,
  • gulf,
  • dish,
  • cleft,
  • valley,
  • scoop,
  • channel,
  • sag,
  • groove.
  •pocket (noun)
  • compartment.
  •recess (noun)
  • crutch,
  • bay,
  • break,
  • mouth,
  • fork,
  • cove,
  • heart,
  • cranny,
  • nook,
  • depths,
  • retreat,
  • ambush,
  • closet,
  • angle,
  • reaches.
  •slot (noun)
  • niche,
  • cut,
  • position,
  • space,
  • slit,
  • time.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • outlet.
  •holder
  • joint.
  •Other relevant words:
  • fob,
  • foramen,
  • knit,
  • satchel,
  • wallet,
  • relay,
  • rank,
  • crypt,
  • perforation,
  • antrum,
  • hub,
  • fold,
  • fitting,
  • point,
  • Funnel Chest,
  • alveolus,
  • magazine,
  • poke,
  • Saddlebags,
  • base,
  • fossa,
  • Sachel,
  • acetabulum,
  • punch bowl,
  • nest,
  • alveolation,
  • aperture,
  • net,
  • air duct,
  • compact,
  • lacuna,
  • haversack,
  • generator,
  • electric socket,
  • holder,
  • eye socket,
  • knapsack,
  • pouch,
  • parts,
  • bushing,
  • sleeve,
  • cardcase,
  • shell,
  • ditty bag,
  • scrip,
  • hussif,
  • saccule,
  • plug,
  • reticule,
  • sac,
  • housewife,
  • connection,
  • follicle,
  • budget,
  • mortise,
  • sink,
  • bag,
  • concave,
  • VUG,
  • sack.

Paraphrases for Socket:

• Independent

  • Noun, singular or mass
    tube, slot, ferrule, pipe, mouth, scoop, kick, crt.

• Other Related

  • Proper noun, singular
    plug, outlet, outlets.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    bushing, receptacle, hose, plug, outlet, sleeve.
  • Verb, past tense
    plug.

Antonyms for Socket:

• n.

  • cavity
    closure, mountain, bulge, solid.
  • hollow
    increase, rise.
  • pocket
    mound.
  • recess
    continuation, misfortune.

Socket Sentence Examples:

• The porter innocently took it, and then, as the hat - box nearly jerked his arm out of the socket, gave vent to his astonishment after the manner of porters.

• Vaguely she heard him go - the closing of the door behind him, and, a minute later, the sound of the latch of the gate falling into its socket.

Homophones for Socket:

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Holonyms for Socket:

• n.

  • artifact
    box end wrench, box wrench, ball-and-socket joint, socket wrench.
  • body
    bone, os.

Hypernym for Socket:

• n.

  • artifact
    electric socket.
  • body
    Cotyloid Cavity, hip socket, tooth socket, acetabulum, alveolus.

Hyponym for Socket:

• n.

  • artifact
    receptacle.
  • body
    cavity, cavum, bodily cavity.