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receptacle in German

receptacle in German is Behälter, Gefäß, Blütenachse — receptacle means a container designed to hold something.

receptacle in German

Behälter
noun
A container.
Gefäß
noun
A container.
Blütenachse
noun
(botany) The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.
Blütenboden
noun
(botany) The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.
Anschlussbuchse
noun
(electricity, US) A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.
Buchse
noun
(electricity, US) A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.
Fassung
noun
(electricity, US) A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.
Federleiste
noun
(electricity, US) A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.
Steckbuchse
noun
(electricity, US) A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.
Steckdose
noun
(electricity, US) A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.

What does "receptacle" mean?

  1. noun A container designed to hold something.
    "Please put your trash in the receptacle by the door."
  2. noun A wall socket for plugging in electrical devices.
    "The electrician installed a new receptacle in the kitchen."
  3. noun In botany, the part of the flower stalk that the petals and other floral parts attach to.
    "The strawberry we eat is actually the swollen receptacle of the flower."

receptacle in a sentence

  • Please put your trash in the receptacle by the door.
  • The electrician installed a new receptacle in the kitchen.
  • The strawberry we eat is actually the swollen receptacle of the flower.

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What is "receptacle" in German?

"receptacle" in German is Behälter, Gefäß, Blütenachse. receptacle means: A container designed to hold something.

How do you use "receptacle" in a sentence?

Example: "Please put your trash in the receptacle by the door." In German, "receptacle" is Behälter, Gefäß, Blütenachse.

Are there other ways to say "receptacle" in German?

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "receptacle": Behälter, Gefäß, Blütenachse, Blütenboden, Anschlussbuchse, Buchse.

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