Sanakirja.org

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Substantiivi

1. Any of various concave objects (or portions of larger objects) that envelop a counterpart object.
2. (electricity) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).
3. (anatomy) A hollow into a bone which a part fits, such as an eye, or another bone, in the case of a joint.
4. The socket head for a socket wrench.
5. A hollow tool for grasping and lifting tools dropped in a well-boring.
6. The hollow of a candlestick.
7. (computing) One endpoint of a two-way communication link, used for interprocess communication across a network.
8. (computing) One endpoint of a two-way named pipe on Unix and Unix-like systems, used for interprocess communication.
9. A steel apparatus attached to a saddle to protect the thighs and legs.

Verbi

1. To place or fit in a socket.