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English noun: electric receptacle

1. electric receptacle (artifact) receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices


Synonymselectric outlet, electrical outlet, outlet, wall plug, wall socket


Broader (hypernym)receptacle


Narrower (hyponym)point, power point









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