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In technical contexts, describes a connector, fitting, or part designed with an opening or socket to receive and hold another part (called the male part).

A woman in relation to her child or children, especially one who has given birth to them.

A person's female parent.

One's mother, especially used by young children or in informal speech.

An informal way to refer to a woman who is a mother, not necessarily your own.

A small metal block with a threaded hole, screwed onto a bolt to fasten things together.

In animal breeding, the female parent of a particular animal, especially a horse, dog, or farm animal, as recorded in pedigrees.