Socket

Electrical outlet or protective recess.

outlet receptacle

A socket is a type of electrical outlet or connector that allows for the connection of an electrical device to a power source. It can also refer to a protective recess or housing for something, such as a ball joint.

/ˈsɒkɪt/

From Middle English socquet, from Old French socquet (meaning ‘foot, base’), diminutive of soc (meaning ‘base, foot’).

connector port

connector receptacle

USB socket power outlet wall socket

terminals prongs

electrical system machine

electrical mechanical