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1. electric_receptacle
noun. receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices.
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2. receptacle
noun. ['rəˈsɛptəkəl'] a container that is used to put or keep things in.
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Etymology
- receptacle (English)
- receptaculum (Latin)
- recepto (Latin)
3. receptacle
noun. ['rəˈsɛptəkəl'] an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert.
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Etymology
- receptacle (English)
- receptaculum (Latin)
- recepto (Latin)
4. receptacle
noun. ['rəˈsɛptəkəl'] enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts.
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Etymology
- receptacle (English)
- receptaculum (Latin)
- recepto (Latin)
5. electric
adjective. ['ɪˈlɛktrɪk'] using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity.
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Etymology
- electric (English)
- electricus (Latin)
- electrum (Latin)
6. electric
adjective. ['ɪˈlɛktrɪk'] affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling.
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Etymology
- electric (English)
- electricus (Latin)
- electrum (Latin)
7. electric
adjective. ['ɪˈlɛktrɪk'] (of a situation) exceptionally tense.
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- electric (English)
- electricus (Latin)
- electrum (Latin)
8. electric
noun. ['ɪˈlɛktrɪk'] a car that is powered by electricity.
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- electric (English)
- electricus (Latin)
- electrum (Latin)