Ferule and Socket

Ferule

Ferule noun - A switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children.

Socket and ferule are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Socket" instead a noun "Ferule".

Nearby Word: ferula

Socket

Socket noun - A receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted.
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Synonyms for Socket

Ferule and socket are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Ferule" with "Socket", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: sock, socketed, socketing
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