socket-shaped
|sock-et-shaped|
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/ˈsɑːkɪt ʃeɪpt/
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/ˈsɒkɪt ʃeɪpt/
hollow form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'socket-shaped' originates from the word 'socket,' which comes from Old French 'soc,' meaning 'plowshare,' and 'shaped,' from Old English 'sceapian,' meaning 'to form or create.'
Historical Evolution
'socket' evolved from the Old French 'soc' to the modern English 'socket,' while 'shaped' transformed from Old English 'sceapian' to 'shape.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'socket' referred to a 'plowshare,' but over time it evolved to mean a 'hollow part or receptacle,' while 'shaped' has consistently meant 'formed or created.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the shape or form of a socket.
The socket-shaped indentation was perfect for the plug.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 03:39
