Socket vs. Port

Socketnoun

(mechanics) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).

Socketnoun

(anatomy) A hollow into a bone which a part fits, such as an eye, or another bone, in the case of a joint.

Socketnoun

(computing) One endpoint of a two-way communication link, used for interprocess communication across a network.

Socketnoun

(computing) One endpoint of a two-way named pipe on Unix and Unix-like systems, used for interprocess communication.

Socketnoun

A hollow tool for grasping and lifting tools dropped in a well-boring.

Socketnoun

The hollow of a candlestick.

Socketnoun

A steel apparatus attached to a saddle to protect the thighs and legs.

Socketverb

To place or fit in a socket.

Socketnoun

An opening into which anything is fitted; any hollow thing or place which receives and holds something else; as, the sockets of the teeth.

Socketnoun

Especially, the hollow tube or place in which a candle is fixed in the candlestick.

Socketnoun

the receptacle of an electric lamp into which a light bulb is inserted, containing contacts to conduct electricity to the bulb.

Socketnoun

the receptacle fixed in a wall and connected by conductive wiring to an electrical supply, containing contacts to conduct electricity, and into which the plug of an electrical device is inserted; - called also a wall socket or outlet. The socket will typically have two or three contacts; if three, the third is connected to a ground for safety.

Socketnoun

a bony hollow into which a structure fits

Socketnoun

receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted

Socketnoun

a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted

Portnoun

A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.

Portnoun

A town or city containing such a place, a port city.

Portnoun

The left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing the front. Port does not change based on the orientation of the person aboard the craft.

Portnoun

An entryway or gate.

Portnoun

An opening or doorway in the side of a ship, especially for boarding or loading; an embrasure through which a cannon may be discharged; a porthole.

Portnoun

A space between two stones wide enough for a delivered stone or bowl to pass through.

Portnoun

An opening where a connection (such as a pipe) is made.

Portnoun

(computing) A logical or physical construct in and from which data are transferred. Computer port (hardware)

Portnoun

(computing) A female connector of an electronic device, into which a cable's male connector can be inserted.

Portnoun

Something used to carry a thing, especially a frame for wicks in candle-making.

Portnoun

(archaic) The manner in which a person carries himself; bearing; deportment; carriage. See also portance.

Portnoun

(military) The position of a weapon when ported; a rifle position executed by throwing the weapon diagonally across the front of the body, with the right hand grasping the small of the stock and the barrel sloping upward and crossing the point of the left shoulder.

Portnoun

(computing) A program that has been adapted, modified, or recoded so that it works on a different platform from the one for which it was created; the act of this adapting.

Portnoun

A set of files used to build and install a binary executable file from the source code of an application.

Portnoun

A type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.

Portnoun

A suitcase, particularly a schoolbag.

Portadjective

(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel.

Portverb

To turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; said of the helm.

Portverb

To carry, bear, or transport. See porter.

Portverb

(military) To hold or carry (a weapon) with both hands so that it lays diagonally across the front of the body, with the barrel or similar part near the left shoulder and the right hand grasping the small of the stock; or, to throw (the weapon) into this position on command.

Portverb

To adapt, modify, or create a new version of, a program so that it works on a different platform. Porting (computing)

Portverb

(telephony) To carry or transfer an existing telephone number from one telephone service provider to another.

Portverb

To transfer a voucher or subsidy from one jurisdiction to another.

Portnoun

A dark red or purple astringent wine made in Portugal. It contains a large percentage of alcohol.

Portnoun

A place where ships may ride secure from storms; a sheltered inlet, bay, or cove; a harbor; a haven. Used also figuratively.

Portnoun

In law and commercial usage, a harbor where vessels are admitted to discharge and receive cargoes, from whence they depart and where they finish their voyages.

Portnoun

A passageway; an opening or entrance to an inclosed place; a gate; a door; a portal.

Portnoun

An opening in the side of a vessel; an embrasure through which cannon may be discharged; a porthole; also, the shutters which close such an opening.

Portnoun

A passageway in a machine, through which a fluid, as steam, water, etc., may pass, as from a valve to the interior of the cylinder of a steam engine; an opening in a valve seat, or valve face.

Portnoun

The manner in which a person bears himself; deportment; carriage; bearing; demeanor; hence, manner or style of living; as, a proud port.

Portnoun

The larboard or left side of a ship (looking from the stern toward the bow); as, a vessel heels to port. See Note under Larboard. Also used adjectively.

Portverb

To carry; to bear; to transport.

Portverb

To throw, as a musket, diagonally across the body, with the lock in front, the right hand grasping the small of the stock, and the barrel sloping upward and crossing the point of the left shoulder; as, to port arms.

Portverb

To turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; - said of the helm, and used chiefly in the imperative, as a command; as, port your helm.

Portnoun

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

Portnoun

sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal

Portnoun

an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through

Portnoun

the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose

Portnoun

(computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)

Portverb

transfer data from one computer to another via a cable that links connecting ports

Portverb

put or turn on the left side, of a ship;

Portverb

bring to port;

Portverb

land at or reach a port;

Portverb

turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship;

Portverb

carry, bear, convey, or bring;

Portverb

carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons;

Portverb

drink port;

Portadjective

located on the left side of a ship or aircraft

Portnoun

a town or city with a harbour or access to navigable water where ships load or unload

Portnoun

a harbour

Portnoun

a strong, sweet dark red (occasionally brown or white) fortified wine, originally from Portugal, typically drunk as a dessert wine

Portnoun

the side of a ship or aircraft that is on the left when one is facing forward

Portnoun

an opening in the side of a ship for boarding or loading.

Portnoun

a porthole

Portnoun

an opening in the body of an aircraft or in a wall or armoured vehicle through which a gun may be fired; a gun port.

Portnoun

an opening for the passage of steam, liquid, or gas

Portnoun

a socket in a computer network into which a device can be plugged

Portnoun

a gate or gateway, especially into a walled city.

Portnoun

the position required by an order to port a weapon

Portnoun

a person's carriage or bearing

Portnoun

a transfer of software from one system or machine to another

Portnoun

a suitcase or travelling bag

Portverb

turn (a ship or its helm) to port

Portverb

transfer (software) from one system or machine to another

Portverb

carry or convey

Portverb

carry (a rifle or other weapon) diagonally across and close to the body with the barrel or blade near the left shoulder

Port

A port is a maritime facility comprising one or more wharves or loading areas, where ships load and discharge cargo and passengers. Although usually situated on a sea coast or estuary, ports can also be found far inland, such as Hamburg, Manchester and Duluth; these access the sea via rivers or canals.