Schuko

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A type of electrical socket (or plug), consisting of two round holes (or pins) with ground contacts on top and bottom.

Word forms

Schuko

Etymology

Short for German Schutzkontakt (safety socket) from Schutz (“protection”), + Kontakt (“contact”)

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