n.

a bony hollow into which a structure fits

receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted

a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted

Socketing
Socketing of pipe
Socketing of Pipe
Socketing of pipe
Socketing High-Density IC Packages
Socketing for 0.5 mm-pitch chip scale packages
Dispensing device with conical socketing fixing ring
Socketing of polyester fibre ropes with epoxy resins for deep-water mooring applications
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