Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "socket" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

alveolar socket ball-and-socket joint cock socket cock-socket eye-socket pole-socket socket bolt socket lichen socket pipe socket pole socket wrench tube socket

Context

anatomy computing mechanics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bodily cavity cavity cavum receptacle

Type Of (IsA)

cavity coupler receptacle

Part Of

ball and socket joint bone box wrench socket wrench

Related Terms

WebSocket

Related Terms

ball and socket joint bone candlestick eye hollow interprocess communication joint light bulb named pipe outlet plug saddle two way

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.