wall socket

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Noun wall socket has 1 sense

wall socket, wall plug, electric outlet, electrical outlet, outlet, electric receptacle - receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices
--₁ is a kind of receptacle
--₁ has particulars: point, power point

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Wall Socket

Description:

A wall socket, also known as an electrical outlet or power outlet, is a device installed in buildings that allows electrical devices to be connected to the mains power supply.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A device for connecting electrical appliances to an electricity supply, typically consisting of a set of slots into which an electric plug can be inserted.

Example sentence: Please plug your charger into the wall socket to charge your phone.

Sense 2:

Noun: A point in a wall where electrical wires are connected to the mains supply, typically enclosed in a protective plate.

Example sentence: The electrician fixed the loose wire in the wall socket to restore power to the room.

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