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noun
A fixing that allows screws to be fitted into masonry walls, a dowel or screw anchor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
An electric socket.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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noun
receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: wall socket, electric outlet, electrical outlet, outlet, electric receptacle
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: receptacle
Narrower terms: point, power point
History
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Across languages
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