receptacle | ||
1. | [ noun ] a container that is used to put or keep things in | |
Related terms: | container tray hopper beehive cat_box spittoon catchall dustpan hot-water_bottle chamberpot ashtray trough out-basket in-basket save-all garbage silent_butler socket pyx tidy plate ossuary coin_box ash-pan | |
2. | [ noun ] (botany) enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts | |
Related terms: | plant_part gynobase stalk | |
3. | [ noun ] (electricity) an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert | |
Related terms: | fitting wall_socket socket slot outlet_box | |
Similar spelling: |
receptive receipt receptivity receptively receptor receptiveness receptionist reception recapture |