socket
Where bulbs screw
A socket is a hollow into which something fits: an eye socket in the skull, an electrical socket in the wall, a socket wrench that grips bolt heads.
The word emphasizes the receiving cavity rather than what goes into it.
In computing, a socket is an endpoint for network communication between programs.
Plug the lamp into the wall socket.
Point of release
- plugSomething that blocks openings
- wiringInstalled electrical conductors
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- powerEnergy transfer rate
grounding · wall · receptacle · adapter · switch · prong · voltage · current
Organ of sight
- toothCalcified jaw structure
- hipFashionable or pelvic joint
- shoulderUpper arm joint
- jointShared by multiple parties
cavity · orbital · glenoid · hollow · bone · articulation · rotation · synovial
Tool for turning fasteners
- ratchetToothed one-way mechanism
- driveOperate a vehicle
- hexMalevolent incantation
- torqueRotational force measurement
bit · extension · set · metric · deep · impact · chrome · square
Connection-oriented network protocol
- IPProtected creations or addresses
- connectionA joining or relation
- portDocking place for ships
- serverOne who attends tables
client · protocol · network · API · listener · binding · stream · datagram
outlet
Point of release
- plugSomething that blocks openings
- wiringInstalled electrical conductors
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
power · grounding · wall · receptacle · adapter · switch · prong · voltage · current · amperage
eye
Organ of sight
joint · cavity · orbital · glenoid · hollow · bone · articulation · rotation · synovial · cartilage
wrench
Tool for turning fasteners
torque · bit · extension · set · metric · deep · impact · chrome · square · fastener
TCP
Connection-oriented network protocol
- IPProtected creations or addresses
- connectionA joining or relation
- portDocking place for ships
server · client · protocol · network · API · listener · binding · stream · datagram · Unix
bulb
Rounded storage organ
Edison · fixture · base · holder · ceiling · pendant · incandescent · LED · threaded · porcelain
CPU
Main computing chip
- chipSmall broken-off piece
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- slotNarrow slit for insertion
motherboard · pin · LGA · PGA · mount · compatible · upgrade · Intel · AMD · insertion
- connectionslink, links, connect, connection, tie
- networksnetwork traffic, network security, MAN, PAN, cloud computing
- fastenersbolt, screw, nail, nut, clip
- utilitieselectricity, water supply, public utilities, water line, gas service
- outlet typesfactory outlet, power outlet, electrical outlet, designer outlet, retail outlet
- rechargebattery, charger, plug, outlet, cord
- wall socketElectrical connection point
- sock puppetHosiery made theatrical
- put a sock in itDemand for silence
- eye socketCranial cavity for sight organ
- ankle sockFoot covering ending below calf
- sock drawerStorage for foot garments
sock, sockets, socketed, eye socket, socket wrench, ball-and-socket joint