coupling

Letters that make coupling

o, g, l, n, p, c, i, u are letters that make 'coupling'

Words within coupling

Lin, ng, up, li, in, coup, ling, CO, IN, Co, In, Li are words within 'coupling'


3 possible definitions for 'coupling'

Coupling as "a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects"

Under this definition, coupling is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

coupler has the same meaning as coupling

coupling as a type

'coupling' can be a type of mechanical device.

Types of coupling

fluid drive, swivel, universal joint, clevis, turnbuckle, universal, clutch are types of 'coupling'.

Derivatives of coupling

couple on, couple up, couple are derivatives of 'coupling'.


Coupling as "a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together"

Under this definition, coupling is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

yoke has the same meaning as coupling

coupling as a type

'coupling' can be a type of connector, connecter, connection, connective, connexion.

Derivatives of coupling

couple, twin, pair, mate, link, yoke, match are derivatives of 'coupling'.


Coupling as "the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes"

Under this definition, coupling is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

conjugation, pairing, mating, union, sexual union have the same meaning as 'coupling'

coupling as a type

'coupling' can be a type of sexual activity, sexual practice, sex, sex activity.

Types of coupling

crossing, cross, service, assortative mating, disassortative mating, crossbreeding, interbreeding, hybridization, hybridisation, hybridizing, inbreeding, servicing are types of 'coupling'.

Derivatives of coupling

copulate, conjugate, pair, couple, mate are derivatives of 'coupling'.

Example of coupling used within this context

"the casual couplings of adolescents", "the mating of some species occurs only in the spring"



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