Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
socket — [1] A hollow part or piece adapted or contrived to receive and hold something. [2] As a tool, it is usually barrel shaped with one open end to fit over a nut or bolt and the other open end with a female square drive to accept a drive tool (i.e.,… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Socket (Software) — Ein Socket (abgel. von engl. Sockel oder Steckverbindung, Steckdose) ist ein Software Modul, mit dessen Hilfe sich ein Computerprogramm mit einem Rechnernetz verbinden und mit anderen Computern Daten austauschen kann. Sockets werden auch… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Socket wrench — A socket wrench, more commonly referred to as a ratchet, is a type of wrench, or tightening tool, that uses separate, removable sockets to fit many different sizes of fittings and fasteners, most commonly nuts and bolts. It generally includes a… … Wikipedia
socket chisel — noun : a chisel that has a tapering hollow tang to receive a handle see chisel illustration * * * socket chisel noun A robust chisel with a socketed metal shaft into which the wooden handle is fitted • • • Main Entry: ↑socket * * * socket chisel … Useful english dictionary
socket wrench — noun A type of wrench featuring multiple interchangeable socket heads (each designed to fit a particular size of bolt head or other fastener) which can be attached by a socket arrangement to a ratcheting wrench handle or other driver. Syn:… … Wiktionary
socket wrench — noun a wrench with a handle onto which sockets of different sizes can be fitted • Hypernyms: ↑wrench, ↑spanner • Part Meronyms: ↑socket * * * noun, pl ⋯ wrenches [count] US : a tool that has a part which fits over the end of a bolt or nut and is… … Useful english dictionary
socket driver — A screwdriver type handle for use with sockets … Dictionary of automotive terms
CPU socket — The Socket 370 processor socket, a ZIF type PGA socket … Wikipedia
Ball and socket joint — Ball Ball (b[add]l), n. [OE. bal, balle; akin to OHG. balla, palla, G. ball, Icel. b[ o]llr, ball; cf. F. balle. Cf. 1st {Bale}, n., {Pallmall}.] 1. Any round or roundish body or mass; a sphere or globe; as, a ball of twine; a ball of snow. [1913 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bayonet socket — Bayonet Bay o*net, n. [F. bayonnette, ba[ i]onnette; so called, it is said, because the first bayonets were made at Bayonne.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Mil.) A pointed instrument of the dagger kind fitted on the muzzle of a musket or rifle, so as to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
