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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An electric socket, usually located in a wall, that is connected to and used as a source of electric power.

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  • noun UK A fixing that allows screws to be fitted into masonry walls, a dowel or screw anchor.
  • noun US An electric socket.

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  • noun receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices

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