socketed

Meanings

• noun

  A socket is a hollow cylindrical or spherical cavity or container designed to receive and secure a removable part, such as a nut or bolt.

  - "The socket of a light bulb holds the bulb in place."
  - "The socket of a screwdriver is designed to fit snugly into the head of a screw."

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Variants

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socket , socketed , socketing , sockets

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Etymology

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From Old French socquet, from socque, socket, from Latin socketa, from soccare, to put in place, set.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'socket' comes from the Old French word 'socquet', which means 'socket, socketed' or 'hollow, hollowed out'.

2. The first electrical sockets were introduced in the late 1800s.

3. A standard electrical outlet in the United States is called a 'socket' because it is designed to receive and secure a plug.

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Related Concepts

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1. Socket wrench: A type of wrench designed to fit into the socket of a bolt or nut, allowing the user to apply torque and loosen or tighten the fastener.

2. Ethernet socket: A type of socket found on computers and other devices that allows for the connection of Ethernet cables, enabling wired internet connectivity.

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Culture

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In literature, sockets have been used as metaphors for various concepts such as acceptance, connection, and containment. In art, sockets have been depicted in sculptures and paintings to represent the idea of connection or containment.

How to Memorize "socketed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a light bulb being screwed into a socket. Visualize the socket as a container that securely holds the bulb in place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'socket' with the idea of a container or cavity that holds something in place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Socket, a place to hold something tight.'

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