Sock*dol"a*ger (?), n. [A corruption of doxology.] [Written also
sockdologer.] 1. That which finishes or ends a matter; a settler; a
poser, as a heavy blow, a conclusive answer, and the like. [Slang,
U.S.]
2. (Angling) A combination of two hooks which close upon each other, by
means of a spring, as soon as the fish bites. [U. S.]
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.
Dryden.
2. Especially, the hollow tube or place in which a candle is fixed in
the candlestick.
And in the sockets oily bubbles dance.
Dryden.
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.
Sock"et*ed (?), a. Having a socket. Dawkins.
Sock"less, a. Destitute of socks or shoes. B. & Fl.