| inglés > español | |
| socket | |
| 1. enchufe, toma corriente | |
| inglés > inglés | |
| socket | |
| 1. s. (mechanics) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket). |  |
| 2. s. (anatomy) A hollow into a bone which a part fits, such as an eye, or another bone, in the case of a joint. |  |
| 3. s. (computing) One endpoint of a two-way communication link, used for interprocess communication across a network. |  |
| 4. s. (computing) One endpoint of a two-way named pipe on Unix and Unix-like systems, used for interprocess communication. |  |
| 5. s. A hollow tool for grasping and lifting tools dropped in a well-boring. |  |
| 6. s. The hollow of a candlestick. |  |
| 7. s. A steel apparatus attached to a saddle to protect the thighs and legs. |  |
| 8. v. To place or fit in a socket. |  |
| español > inglés | |
| enchufe | |
| 1. n-m. plug (a pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one) |  |
| 2. n-m. socket, jack, electrical outlet (an opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket) |  |
| 3. n-m. (colloquial) connections (influence allowing one to obtain something, especially giving an unfair advantage over others) |  |