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receptacle in Norwegian

receptacle in Norwegian is beholder, blomsterbunn, stikkontakt — receptacle means a container designed to hold something.

receptacle in Norwegian

beholder
noun
A container.
blomsterbunn
noun
(botany) The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.
stikkontakt
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.

Similar words in Norwegian

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Frequently asked questions

What is "receptacle" in Norwegian?

"receptacle" in Norwegian is beholder, blomsterbunn, stikkontakt. 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 Norwegian, "receptacle" is beholder, blomsterbunn, stikkontakt.

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

Yes — Norwegian has 3 translations listed for "receptacle": beholder, blomsterbunn, stikkontakt.

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