The best replacement for socket is port.

The best alternatives to socket are rated as following:
★★★★★  port
★★★★  http
★★★  core
★★  pipe
★★  infection
★  outlet
★  slot
★  tcp
★  12 point socket
★  websocket
★  rmi
★  processor
★  wrench
★  939 socket
★  serversocket
★  cpu
★  regular socket
★  tcpclient
★  impact socket
★  plug
  tcp client
  core vmware
  named pipe
  939
  6 pt
  servlet
  normal healing
  socketchannel
  775 socket
  ratchet
  normal pain
  6 point socket
  simple stem
  dry socket
  slots
  am2
  754
  am3
  datagramsocket
  accept connection
  cpu slot
  1156

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Speaking about socket, one probably shouldn't forget about cord.

Other search terms related to socket and their ratings are:
★★★★★ cord
★★ photocell
★ allen key
★ plug
★ rcd
★ bulb
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