socket
1. sock.et \'sa:k-*t\ n [ME soket, fr. AF, dim. of OF soc plowshare, of Celt origin; akin t]o MIr soc plowshare, lit., snout of a hog; akin to OE sugu sow - more at SOW : an opening or hollow that forms a holder for something {an electric bu lb ~} {the eye ~} 2. socket vt : to provide with or support in or by a socket