receptacle
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(noun) a container that is used to put or keep things in |
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Related Words: ash-pan, ashtray, beehive, cat box, chamberpot, coin box, collection plate, container, cuspidor, dustpan, hive, hopper, hot-water bag, hot-water bottle, in-basket, in-tray, out-basket, out-tray, pix, plate, potty, pyx, save-all, silent butler, socket, spittoon, thunder mug, tidy, tray |
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(noun) an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert |
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Related Words: electric outlet, electric receptacle, expansion slot, fitting, outlet, outlet box, slot, socket, wall plug, wall socket |
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(noun) enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts |
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Related Words: plant part |
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