socket

n. & v.
—n.
1 a natural or artificial hollow for something to fit into or stand firm or revolve in.
2 Electr. a device receiving a plug, light-bulb, etc., to make a connection.
3 Golf the part of an iron club into which the shaft is fitted.
—v.tr. (socketed, socketing)
1 place in or fit with a socket.
2 Golf hit (a ball) with the socket of a club.
Etymology: ME f. AF, dimin. of OF soc ploughshare, prob. of Celt. orig.