Electric socket
Electric socket noun - A socket into which a lightbulb can be inserted.
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Synonyms for Electric socket
Plug and electric socket are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plug" instead a noun phrase "Electric socket".
Plug
Plug noun - Blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly.
Electric socket and plug are semantically related. You can use "Electric socket" instead a noun "Plug".
Both terms in one sentence
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The sign on the door for the ladies' bathroom is an electric socket, and the one for the gentlemen is a plug.
Source: Western Animation / Robots
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