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Receptacle vs Spittoon - What's the difference?

receptacle | spittoon |

As nouns the difference between receptacle and spittoon

is that receptacle is a container while spittoon is a receptacle for spit.

receptacle

English

(wikipedia receptacle)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A container.
  • (botany) The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; also torus.
  • # In the Asteraceae , the end of the peduncle to which all of the florets of the flower head are attached.
  • (electricity, US) A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug and flexible cord to supply portable equipment or appliances.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    spittoon

    English

    (wikipedia spittoon)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a receptacle for spit.
  • the absorbent pad an ink cartridge rests on in an inkjet printer.

    • Alternative forms

    * spitoon

    Synonyms

    * cuspidor

    Related terms

    * spitter