— socketless , adj.
/sok"it/ , n.
1. a hollow part or piece for receiving and holding some part or thing.
2. Elect.
a. a device intended to hold an electric light bulb mechanically and connect it electrically to circuit wires.
b. Also called wall socket . a socket placed in a wall to receive a plug that makes an electrical connection with supply wiring.
3. Anat.
a. a hollow in one part that receives another part: the socket of the eye.
b. the concavity of a joint: the socket of the hip.
v.t.
4. to place in or fit with a socket.
[ 1300-50; ME soket soc plowshare ( soccos; cf. Welsh swch, OIr socc ) + - et -ET ]