Associations to the word «Receptacle»

Pictures for the word «Receptacle»

Wiktionary

RECEPTACLE, noun. A container.
RECEPTACLE, noun. (botany) The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; also torus.
RECEPTACLE, noun. In the Asteraceae, the end of the peduncle to which all of the florets of the flower head are attached.
RECEPTACLE, noun. (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.

Dictionary definition

RECEPTACLE, noun. A container that is used to put or keep things in.
RECEPTACLE, noun. Enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts.
RECEPTACLE, noun. An electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras