sockets

noun

Definition of socketsnext
plural of socket
as in openings

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  1. basins
  2. alcoves
  3. valleys
  4. nooks
Noun
  • The lower dollar cost per acre for deals in basins like the Williston, the DJ Basin, and the Eagle Ford Shale enable acquiring companies to obtain bigger acreage positions with more future drilling locations for the same price.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • The Amazon river dolphin is one of two freshwater dolphin species living in the Amazon and Orinoco basins.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of basins
Noun
  • Soft, rounded shapes lower ceilings, private alcoves, wellness rooms, brighter colors, private spaces and workspace personalization can normalize feminine approaches to work.
    Corinne Post, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Antique machinery is still subtly on display, tucked into alcoves along one of the walls.
    Ann Abel, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of alcoves
Noun
  • In rural Appalachia, where landslides scarred slopes and water thundered into narrow valleys, damage from Helene is severe and recovery slow.
    Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Fog may sometimes reduce visibilities to below a quarter of a mile, especially in area river valleys.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of valleys
Noun
  • This long and narrow plastic attachment has an angled head and is ideal for picking up dust from small nooks and crevices.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
  • The vivid colors and textures of Mexican art are thoughtfully woven into the common areas of the property, which seamlessly blends open-air spaces and cozy nooks for a vibe that’s at once sprawling and intimate.
    Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of nooks
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