Definition of Socket

socket
<networking> The Berkeley Unix mechansim for creating a virtual connection between processes. Sockets interface Unix's standard I/O with its network communication facilities. They can be of two types, stream (bi-directional) or datagram (fixed length destination-addressed messages). The socket library function socket() creates a communications end-point or socket and returns a file descriptor with which to access that socket. The socket has associated with it a socket address, consisting of a port number and the local host's network address.
Unix manual page: socket(2).
(1995-01-31)

Socket
One end of a two-way connection. A socket is composed of the IP address  of the server  and a port  number. The server "listens" for requests on this given port number. When a client -request arrives, the server binds this socket to communicate with the client.

Socket
This is a communication mechanism originally implemented on the BSD version of the UNIX operating system. Sockets are used as endpoints for sending and receiving data between computers. A SSL is a secured security socket that controls data flows into and out of a socket for security purposes. (Also see Internet Messaging).

Socket
- class java.net..Socket 
public class Socket extends Object 
Tree:java.lang.Object - java.net.Socket
This class implements client sockets (also called just "sockets"). A socket is an endpoint for communication between two machines.

Socket()
- Constructor for class java.net.Socket 
protected Socket ()
Creates an unconnected socket, with the system-default type of SocketImpl.Since: JDK1.1

Socket(InetAddress, int)
- Constructor for class java.net.Socket 
public Socket (InetAddress  address, int port) throws IOException 
Creates a stream socket and connects it to the specified port number at the specified IP address. If the application has specified a socket factory, that factory's createSocketImpl method is called to create the actual socket implementation. Otherwise a "plain" socket is created. If there is a security manager, its checkConnect method is called with the host address and port as its arguments. This could result in a SecurityException.Parameters: address - the IP address. - the port number.port - the port number.Throws: IOException - if an I/O error occurs when creating the socket. - if a security manager exists and its method doesn't allow the operation.SecurityException - if a security manager exists and its checkConnect method doesn't allow the operation.See Also:  setSocketImplFactory(java.net.SocketImplFactory) , SocketImpl , SocketImplFactory.createSocketImpl() , SecurityManager.checkConnect(java.lang.String, int)

Socket(InetAddress, int, InetAddress, int)
- Constructor for class java.net.Socket 
public Socket (InetAddress  address, int port, InetAddress  localAddr, int localPort) throws IOException 
Creates a socket and connects it to the specified remote address on the specified remote port. The Socket will also bind() to the local address and port supplied. If there is a security manager, its checkConnect method is called with the host address and port as its arguments. This could result in a SecurityException.Parameters: address - the remote address - the remote portport - the remote port - the local address the socket is bound tolocalAddr - the local address the socket is bound to - the local port the socket is bound tolocalPort - the local port the socket is bound toThrows: SecurityException - if a security manager exists and its checkConnect method doesn't allow the operation.Since: JDK1.1See Also:  SecurityManager.checkConnect(java.lang.String, int)

Socket(InetAddress, int, boolean)
- Constructor for class java.net.Socket 
public Socket (InetAddress  host, int port, boolean stream) throws IOException 
Deprecated.  Use DatagramSocket instead for UDP transport.Creates a socket and connects it to the specified port number at the specified IP address. Creates a socket and connects it to the specified port number at the specified IP address. If the stream argument is true, this creates a stream socket. If the stream argument is false, it creates a datagram socket. If the application has specified a server socket factory, that factory's createSocketImpl method is called to create the actual socket implementation. Otherwise a "plain" socket is created. If there is a security manager, its checkConnect method is called with host.getHostAddress() and port as its arguments. This could result in a SecurityException.Parameters: host - the IP address. - the port number.port - the port number. - if , create a stream socket; otherwise, create a datagram socket.stream - if true, create a stream socket; otherwise, create a datagram socket.Throws: IOException - if an I/O error occurs when creating the socket. - if a security manager exists and its method doesn't allow the operation.SecurityException - if a security manager exists and its checkConnect method doesn't allow the operation.See Also:  setSocketImplFactory(java.net.SocketImplFactory) , SocketImpl , SocketImplFactory.createSocketImpl() , SecurityManager.checkConnect(java.lang.String, int)

Socket(SocketImpl)
- Constructor for class java.net.Socket 
protected Socket (SocketImpl  impl) throws SocketException 
Creates an unconnected Socket with a user-specified SocketImpl. The parameter is an instance of a the subclass wishes to use on the Socket.Since: JDK1.1

Socket(String, int)
- Constructor for class java.net.Socket 
public Socket (String  host, int port) throws UnknownHostException , IOException 
Creates a stream socket and connects it to the specified port number on the named host. If the application has specified a server socket factory, that factory's createSocketImpl method is called to create the actual socket implementation. Otherwise a "plain" socket is created. If there is a security manager, its checkConnect method is called with the host address and port as its arguments. This could result in a SecurityException.Parameters: host - the host name. - the port number.port - the port number.Throws: IOException - if an I/O error occurs when creating the socket. - if a security manager exists and its method doesn't allow the operation.SecurityException - if a security manager exists and its checkConnect method doesn't allow the operation.See Also:  setSocketImplFactory(java.net.SocketImplFactory) , SocketImpl , SocketImplFactory.createSocketImpl() , SecurityManager.checkConnect(java.lang.String, int)

Socket(String, int, InetAddress, int)
- Constructor for class java.net.Socket 
public Socket (String  host, int port, InetAddress  localAddr, int localPort) throws IOException 
Creates a socket and connects it to the specified remote host on the specified remote port. The Socket will also bind() to the local address and port supplied. If there is a security manager, its checkConnect method is called with the host address and port as its arguments. This could result in a SecurityException.Parameters: host - the name of the remote host - the remote portport - the remote port - the local address the socket is bound tolocalAddr - the local address the socket is bound to - the local port the socket is bound tolocalPort - the local port the socket is bound toThrows: SecurityException - if a security manager exists and its checkConnect method doesn't allow the operation.Since: JDK1.1See Also:  SecurityManager.checkConnect(java.lang.String, int)

Socket(String, int, boolean)
- Constructor for class java.net.Socket 
public Socket (String  host, int port, boolean stream) throws IOException 
Deprecated.  Use DatagramSocket instead for UDP transport.Creates a stream socket and connects it to the specified port number on the named host. Creates a stream socket and connects it to the specified port number on the named host. If the stream argument is true, this creates a stream socket. If the stream argument is false, it creates a datagram socket. If the application has specified a server socket factory, that factory's createSocketImpl method is called to create the actual socket implementation. Otherwise a "plain" socket is created. If there is a security manager, its checkConnect method is called with the host address and port as its arguments. This could result in a SecurityException.Parameters: host - the host name. - the port number.port - the port number. - a indicating whether this is a stream socket or a datagram socket.stream - a boolean indicating whether this is a stream socket or a datagram socket.Throws: IOException - if an I/O error occurs when creating the socket. - if a security manager exists and its method doesn't allow the operation.SecurityException - if a security manager exists and its checkConnect method doesn't allow the operation.See Also:  setSocketImplFactory(java.net.SocketImplFactory) , SocketImpl , SocketImplFactory.createSocketImpl() , SecurityManager.checkConnect(java.lang.String, int)

Socket
(n.)
Especially, the hollow tube or place in which a candle is fixed in the candlestick.
  
(n.)
An opening into which anything is fitted; any hollow thing or place which receives and holds something else; as, the sockets of the teeth.
  

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Noun
1. a bony hollow into which a structure fits
(hypernym) cavity, bodily cavity, cavum
(hyponym) hip socket
(part-holonym) bone, os
2. receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted
(hypernym) receptacle
(part-holonym) box wrench, box end wrench
3. a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted
(hypernym) receptacle
(hyponym) electric socket

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socket
\sock"et\ (?), n. [oe. soket, a dim. through of. fr. l. soccus. see sock a covering for the foot.]
1. an opening into which anything is fitted; any hollow thing or place which receives and holds something else; as, the sockets of the teeth. his eyeballs in their hollow sockets sink.
2. especially, the hollow tube or place in which a candle is fixed in the candlestick. and in the sockets oily bubbles dance.
socket
bolt (mach.), a bolt that passes through a thimble that is placed between the parts connected by the bolt.
socket
chisel. same as framing chisel. see under framing.
socket
pipe, a pipe with an expansion at one end to receive the end of a connecting pipe.
socket
pole, a pole armed with iron fixed on by means of a socket, and used to propel boats, etc. [u.s.]
socket
wrench, a wrench consisting of a socket at the end of a shank or rod, for turning a nut, bolthead, etc., in a narrow or deep recess.
socket
n
1. a bony hollow into which a structure fits
2. receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted
3. a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted

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 tooth socket 
 wall socket 
 socket 8 
 x86 processor socket 
 ball and socket joint 
 socket 7 

Grain
Grain = n. a socket; a ring

Teddyf
Teddyf = n. a socket, a hollow

Socket
1. A hollow object or open device that fits or holds an object. 2. Any of several fishing tools used to grip the outside of a lost tool or a joint of pipe.

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Socket
A hollow part or piece adapted or contrived to receive and hold something. As a tool, it is usually barrel-shaped. See ball joint , cigar lighter , socket wrench , and spark plug socket .

Socket
Logical address of a communications access point to a specific device or program on a host.

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