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Red Sea Red Sea /rɛd siː/

A long arm of the Indian Ocean between northeast Africa and Arabia; linked to the Mediterranean at the north end by the Suez Canal ( Red Sea )
a long arm of the Indian Ocean between northeast Africa and Arabia; linked to the Mediterranean at the north end by the Suez Canal
The Red Sea is known for its stunning coral reefs and crystal-clear waters, making it a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers
The Red Sea is known for its stunning coral reefs and crystal-clear waters, making it a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers

[British] A uniformed doorman ( commissionaire [British] )
a uniformed doorman
The commissionaire greeted guests at the hotel entrance.
The commissionaire greeted guests at the hotel entrance.

A receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted ( socket )
a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted
I plugged in my phone charger into the socket near the bed
I plugged in my phone charger into the socket near the bed
Receptacle where something (a pipe, probe or end of a bone) is inserted ( socket )
receptacle where something (a pipe, probe or end of a bone) is inserted
After unscrewing the lightbulb, she inserted the new one into the socket.
After unscrewing the lightbulb, she inserted the new one into the socket.
A bony hollow into which a structure fits ( socket )
a bony hollow into which a structure fits

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