lampholder
Light bulb mount
A lampholder is the socket or fixture that holds a light bulb in place and connects it to the electrical supply.
The term is more common in British than American English, where light socket or bulb socket prevails: The lampholder was cracked and needed replacing.
Hollow receiving cavity
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- connectorThing that joins others
- terminalAt the endpoint
- contactCommunication or physical touch
bayonet · ceramic · plastic · metal · insulator · grip · adapter · fitting
Glowing from heat
- LEDSemiconductor that glows
- halogenSalt-producing element group
- fluorescentEmitting light when energized
- CFLThree-letter sports acronym
Edison · candelabra · SES · BC
Installed electrical conductors
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- currentDirected flow of charge
- groundingConnecting to earth
conductor · terminal · electrode · ampere · wattage · insulation · live-wire · neutral
Suspended jewelry ornament
- sconceMounted light fixture
- chandelierDecorative suspended light fixture
- recessedSet back into something
- canopyOverhead protective covering
Wiring installation specialist
- conduitTube conveying fluid or cables
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- mountingSteadily increasing in degree
socket
Hollow receiving cavity
contact · bayonet · ceramic · plastic · metal · insulator · grip · adapter · fitting · housing
incandescent
Glowing from heat
- LEDSemiconductor that glows
- halogenSalt-producing element group
- fluorescentEmitting light when energized
CFL · Edison · candelabra · SES · BC
wiring
Installed electrical conductors
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- currentDirected flow of charge
grounding · conductor · terminal · electrode · ampere · wattage · insulation · live-wire · neutral · earth
pendant
Suspended jewelry ornament
- sconceMounted light fixture
- chandelierDecorative suspended light fixture
- recessedSet back into something
electrician
Wiring installation specialist
- conduitTube conveying fluid or cables
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
mounting · bracket · backplate · knockout · retrofit · rewiring
- light bulb socketsbayonet mount, screw base, socket adapter