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
- noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
- noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
- verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
- adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.
boss — full definition
- noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
- noun In video games, a particularly difficult enemy that must be defeated to advance, often appearing at the end of a level.
- verb To order someone around, especially repeatedly and without much regard for their opinion.
- adj (informal) Excellent; first-rate.
- noun A rounded lump or raised knob on a surface, such as a decorative stud or a natural rock outcrop.