outlet

  1. Noun.  a vent or similar passage to allow the escape of something.
  2. Noun.  something which allows for the release of one's desires.
  3. Noun.  a river that runs out of a lake.
  4. Noun.  a shop that sells the products of a particular manufacturer or supplier.
  5. Noun.  a wall-mounted device such as a socket or receptacle connected to an electrical system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment or appliances.

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