socket's

Power port's attribute

Socket's is the possessive form of socket—a hollow or opening into which something fits.

A light bulb screws into a socket's threads.

An eye sits in its socket's cavity.

In computing, a socket's connection allows programs to communicate across networks.

The socket's wiring was faulty.

Check the socket's compatibility before buying the adapter.

electrical

outlet

Point of release

  • plugSomething that blocks openings
  • adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
  • prongPointed projecting part

receptacle · wiring · voltage · grounding · extension · power strip · wall plate · polarized · surge protector · amperage

anatomical

joint

Shared by multiple parties

  • boneHard skeletal tissue
  • hipFashionable or pelvic joint
  • eyeOrgan of sight

cavity · articulation · shoulder · femur · pelvis · orbital · cranium · dislocation · cartilage · ligament

tool

wrench

Tool for turning fasteners

bolt · nut · hex · metric · impact · set · adapter · deep · shallow · chrome

computing

port

Docking place for ships

  • connectionA joining or relation
  • TCPConnection-oriented network protocol
  • IPProtected creations or addresses

network · server · client · listener · binding · protocol · endpoint · API · stream · handshake

Opposites
electrical connection role

socket'spin's

Possessive of fastener

spatial relationship

socket'sball's

Possessive of round object

head's · boss's

Phrases
Family

socket, sockets, socketed

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G