socket

IPA: sˈɑkʌt

(mechanics) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).
(anatomy) A hollow into a bone which a part fits, such as an eye, or another bone, in the case of a joint.
(computing) One endpoint of a two-way communication link, used for interprocess communication across a network.
(computing) One endpoint of a two-way named pipe on Unix and Unix-like systems, used for interprocess communication.
A hollow tool for grasping and lifting tools dropped in a well-boring.
The hollow of a candlestick.
A steel apparatus attached to a saddle to protect the thighs and legs.

Examples of "socket" in Sentences

For Exchange, five VMs per socket is more often typical.
Things to go shopping for in Malaysia: a powerboard where every socket is a universal socket.
This "safe" -- really a cache -- disguised as a wall-socket is pretty clever and goes for a mere $10.
A socket is identified by the combination of source address, source port, destination address, destination address.
For reasons that I haven't bothered to figure out, the socket module is named _socket in the minipython distribution.
The socket is always connected to the neutral wire, so no big deal … unless the trouble light is plugged in to an outlet with reversed polarity.
Allow it record fron a mic in socket at selectable sample rates just like the iRiver ifp799, and give it a good powered mic preamp with clean flat A to D conversion.
"This limited edition Revival features all the benefits of a DAB radio as well as rotary tuning and volume controls, RDS station name display, a stereo line in socket for iPod/MP3 playback, headphone socket and portability."
The version with the E27 socket is recommended when a soft ambience is required, whereas the version with the G12 socket and metal-halogen light source is recommended for environments in which a high level of light and lower energy consumption is needed.