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receptacle vs outlet box

outlet box vs receptacle

receptacle and outlet box both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
receptacle Yes No No No
outlet box Yes No No No
As nouns, outlet box is a hyponym of receptacle; that is, outlet box is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than receptacle:
  • receptacle: an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
  • outlet box: (electricity) receptacle consisting of the metal box designed for connections to a wiring system
receptacle (noun) outlet box (noun)
a container that is used to put or keep things in (electricity) receptacle consisting of the metal box designed for connections to a wiring system
an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts
Difference between receptacle and outlet box

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