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power socket (Alexander Demidov); socket-outlet (The normal technical term (in both British and International English) for an AC power socket is socket-outlet, but in non-technical common use a number of other terms are used. In British English the general term is socket, but there are numerous common alternatives, including power point, plug socket, wall socket, and wall plug. In American English receptacle and outlet are common, sometimes with qualifiers such as wall outlet, electrical outlet and electrical receptacle, all of these sometimes to be found in the same document. A socket may be surrounded by a decorative or protective cover called a wall plate, face plate, outlet cover, socket cover, or wall cover. In some designs this is an integral piece with the socket itself, bought and installed as a single unit. WK Alexander Demidov); socket outlet (A socket for an electric plug that is fixed to a wall and connected to an electricity supply. EXAMPLE SENTENCES The regulations do not affect small jobs such as providing a socket outlet, or adding a light switch to an existing circuit. The plug-in burglar alarm has a built-in battery to power the device if there's a mains failure or should the intruder remove the alarm from the socket outlet. Homeowners can still replace accessories such as socket outlets, control switches and ceiling roses without infringing the law – although there are exceptions in high-risk areas, including bathrooms, saunas and kitchens. OD Alexander Demidov) |
