2002 error

mysql -u xclnews -p xclnews-drupal < 
/big/dom/xclnews/www/drupal/database/database4.0.mysql

I did a telnet or SSH session and entered the above command
at a command 
prompt.

Then I get a request for password, enter password and then I
get a "2002 
error, can't connect to local mysql server through socket
'/tmp/mysql.sock' 
"

Any help PLEASE 

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