"Winsock" meaning in English

See Winsock in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Windows + sockets. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|Windows|sockets}} Windows + sockets Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Winsock
  1. (computing) The Windows interface to TCP/IP. Wikipedia link: Winsock Categories (topical): Computing, Microsoft Related terms: windsock

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