Definition of socket
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an opening or hollow that forms a holder for something
an electric bulb socket the eye socket
socket
verb
socketed; socketing; sockets
Definition of socket (Entry 2 of 2)
: to provide with or support in or by a socket
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The first known use of socket was in the 15th century
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