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receptacle
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receptacle
n.
container, vessel
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Receptacle
Receptacle may refer to:
- Receptacle (botany), a plant anatomical part
- Cigar lighter receptacle, a type of DC power outlet
- Duplex receptacle, a part of a NEMA connector (a type of mains electricity connection)
- Electric receptacle, a type of AC power outlet
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receptacle
Noun
1. a container that is used to put or keep things in
(hypernym) container
(hyponym) ash-pan
2. enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts
(hypernym) plant part, plant structure
(hyponym) gynobase
(part-holonym) stalk, stem
3. an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
(hypernym) fitting
(hyponym) outlet box
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réceptacle
nm.
receptacle, container, vessel
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receptacle
n.
schránka; nádoba; květní lůžko
