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socket

[/ˈsɒkɪt/]
nounfemininepl: sockets
tomada
1. A hollow that something fits into or revolves in
The light bulb screws into the socket.
A lâmpada se encaixa na tomada.
2. An opening in a wall or device into which an electrical plug is inserted
Plug the charger into the socket.
Encaixe o carregador na tomada.
3. The hollow part of a bone into which another bone fits
The ball and socket joint allows for rotation.
A articulação esférica permite rotação.
4. In computing, an endpoint for network communication
The application creates a socket to communicate with the server.
A aplicação cria um socket para se comunicar com o servidor.
Synonyms
openingcavityreceptacleoutlet

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tomada
Most common term for electrical outlet
Rio de Janeiro
tomada
Standard usage
São Paulo
tomada
Standard usage
Portugal
tomada
Also 'ficha' for the plug itself; 'tomada' is the outlet

Related Idioms & Phrases

ball and socket joint
pull the plug from the socket
socket wrench
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