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Sockel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  • boss noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
  • mount noun A hill or mountain, especially used before a proper name.
  • pedestal noun The base that supports a column, statue, vase, or similar object.
  • plinth noun A block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, statue or other structure is based.
  • socket noun A hollow opening designed to hold or receive a matching part, such as an electrical plug or a light bulb.

Senses

Sockel is used for these senses in English:

  • base (architecture) The lowermost part of a column, between the shaft and the pedestal or pavement.
  • base (geometry) The lowest side of a triangle or other polygon, or the lowest face of a cone, pyramid or other polyhedron laid flat.
  • boss (mechanics) A protrusion; frequently a cylinder of material that extends beyond a hole.
  • mount A signal for mounting a horse.
  • pedestal (architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.
  • plinth A block or slab upon which a column, pedestal, statue or other structure is based.
  • socket (electrical) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).

base — full definition

  1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
  3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
  4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.

boss — full definition

  1. noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
  2. noun In video games, a particularly difficult enemy that must be defeated to advance, often appearing at the end of a level.
  3. verb To order someone around, especially repeatedly and without much regard for their opinion.
  4. adj (informal) Excellent; first-rate.
  5. noun A rounded lump or raised knob on a surface, such as a decorative stud or a natural rock outcrop.

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