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receptacle

noun

A container that is used to put or keep things in

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩

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noun

  1. A container that is used to put or keep things in

noun

  1. An electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert

noun

  1. Enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts

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