receptacle
/rʌsˈɛptʌkʌl/
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Definitions
Noun
a container that is used to put or keep things in
Noun
enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts
Noun
an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
More Specific Terms
ash-pan
ashtray
beehive
case
cat box
catchall
chamberpot
coin box
collection plate
compositor''s case
cuspidor
dustpan
electric outlet
electric receptacle
electrical outlet
expansion slot
garbage
gynobase
hive
hopper
hot-water bag
hot-water bottle
in-basket
in-tray
ossuary
out-basket
outlet
outlet box
out-tray
pix
plate
potty
pyx
save-all
silent butler
slot
socket
spittoon
thunder mug
tidy
tray
trough
typesetter''s case
wall plug
wall socket