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Definition of Receptacle
1. Noun. A container that is used to put or keep things in.
Specialized synonyms: Ash-pan, Ashtray, Beehive, Hive, Case, Compositor's Case, Typesetter's Case, Cat Box, Catchall, Chamberpot, Potty, Thunder Mug, Coin Box, Dustpan, Garbage, Hopper, Hot-water Bag, Hot-water Bottle, In-basket, In-tray, Ossuary, Out-basket, Out-tray, Collection Plate, Plate, Pix, Pyx, Save-all, Silent Butler, Socket, Cuspidor, Spittoon, Tidy, Tray, Trough
Generic synonyms: Container
Generic synonyms: Container
2. Noun. Enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts.
Specialized synonyms: Gynobase
Generic synonyms: Plant Part, Plant Structure
Group relationships: Stalk, Stem
Generic synonyms: Plant Part, Plant Structure
Group relationships: Stalk, Stem
3. Noun. An electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert.
Generic synonyms: Fitting
Specialized synonyms: Outlet Box, Expansion Slot, Slot, Socket, Electric Outlet, Electric Receptacle, Electrical Outlet, Outlet, Wall Plug, Wall Socket
Specialized synonyms: Outlet Box, Expansion Slot, Slot, Socket, Electric Outlet, Electric Receptacle, Electrical Outlet, Outlet, Wall Plug, Wall Socket
Definition of Receptacle
1. n. That which serves, or is used, for receiving and containing something, as a basket, a vase, a bag, a reservoir; a repository.
Definition of Receptacle
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Medical Definition of Receptacle
1. The main stem of a flower (torus), in ferns, a main stem on which sporangia arise. (09 Oct 1997)