socket Definition

socket
noun

1. A specially shaped hole or set of holes into which something is inserted or fitted.

Example: an electrical socket
Example: a light socket
2a. anatomy.
A hollow structure in the body into which another part fits;


Example: a ball-and-socket joint
3. golf.
The section of the head of a club to which the shaft is attached.

verb socketed, socketing

1. To provide with or place in a socket.
2. golf.
To strike with the socket.

Derivative: socketed
adj

Etymology: 14c: from French soket, a diminutive of soc.