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electric outlet, receptacle
1. The point at which electrical power is taken from a wiring system, a power-line termination which delivers a signal or operating power to equipment that is plugged into it.
2. A power line termination from which electric power can be obtained by inserting the plug of a line cord.
2. A power line termination from which electric power can be obtained by inserting the plug of a line cord.
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electro-, electr-, electri-
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