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English noun: receptacle

1. receptacle (artifact) a container that is used to put or keep things in


Broader (hypernym)container


Narrower (hyponym)ash-pan, ashtray, beehive, case, cat box, catchall, chamberpot, coin box, collection plate, compositor's case, cuspidor, dustpan, garbage, hive, hopper, hot-water bag, hot-water bottle, in-basket, in-tray, ossuary, out-basket, out-tray, pix, plate, potty, pyx, save-all, silent butler, socket, spittoon, thunder mug, tidy, tray, trough, typesetter's case

2. receptacle (plant) enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts


Broader (hypernym)plant part, plant structure


Narrower (hyponym)gynobase


Part meronymstalk, stem

3. receptacle (artifact) an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert


Broader (hypernym)fitting


Narrower (hyponym)electric outlet, electric receptacle, electrical outlet, expansion slot, outlet, outlet box, slot, socket, wall plug, wall socket









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