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Charger vs Socket - What's the difference?

charger | socket |

As nouns the difference between charger and socket

is that charger is a device that charges or recharges while socket is (mechanics) an opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (eg a light bulb socket ).

As a verb socket is

to place or fit in a socket.

charger

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A device that charges or recharges.
    • Put the batteries in the charger overnight so we can use them tomorrow.
  • A large horse trained for battle and used by the cavalry. They were of a lighter build than a destrier
    • The knight rode a white charger .
  • A large platter.
    • The fancy restaurant used a white porcelain charger when serving.
  • One who charges.
  • (firearms) A speedloader that holds several cartridges together in a single unit for easier loading of a firearm's magazine.
  • (prison) A rectal concealment container for prohibited material such as money, drugs and tools.
  • * 2004 , , 01:44:10:
    • "See this? This is a charger . It's used by convicts to hide money and drugs. They stick it in their body, they tuck it up their rectum."

    socket

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (mechanics) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket ).
  • (anatomy) A hollow into a bone which a part fits, such as an eye, or another bone, in the case of a joint.
  • (computing) A two-way named pipe on Unix and Unix-like systems, used for interprocess communication.

    • Derived terms

    * ball-and-socket joint * dry socket * eye socket * light bulb socket * mains socket * network socket * power socket * socket wrench * tooth socket * wall socket

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To place or fit in a socket.