socket
noun/ˈsɑkɪt/
Frequency rank: #7,514 most common English word
Meaning
a hollow device or opening into which something fits or is inserted, such as a plug or bulb.
Example sentence
He replaced the broken light bulb by screwing a new one into the socket.
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