Any opening or hollow that forms a holder for something, e.g., a tooth.
A hollow part in a bone, into which another bone or organ fits.
Bony hollow into which a structure fits; the orbits are informally referred to as “eye sockets.”
A hollow or depression into which another part fits, such as the cavity in the jawbone that contains a tooth.
A hollow in a joint or part for another corresponding organ, as a bone socket or an eye socket.
