coupling

/ˈkʌp(ə)lɪŋ/
/ˈkʌplɪŋ/
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Other forms: couplings

Definitions of coupling
  1. noun
    the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
    synonyms: conjugation, mating, pairing, sexual union, union
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    assortative mating
    mating of individuals having more traits in common than likely in random mating
    disassortative mating
    mating of individuals having traits more dissimilar than likely in random mating
    cross, crossbreeding, crossing, hybridisation, hybridization, hybridizing, interbreeding
    (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
    inbreeding
    the act of mating closely related individuals
    service, servicing
    the act of mating by male animals
    dihybrid cross
    hybridization using two traits with two alleles each
    monohybrid cross
    hybridization using a single trait with two alleles (as in Mendel's experiments with garden peas)
    reciprocal, reciprocal cross
    hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype
    test-cross, testcross
    a cross between an organism whose genotype for a certain trait is unknown and an organism that is homozygous recessive for that trait so the unknown genotype can be determined from that of the offspring
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    sex, sex activity, sexual activity, sexual practice
    activities associated with sexual intercourse
  2. noun
    a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
    synonyms: yoke
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    connecter, connection, connective, connector, connexion
    an instrumentality that connects
  3. noun
    a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects
    synonyms: coupler
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    clevis
    a coupler shaped like the letter U with holes through each end so a bolt or pin can pass through the holes to complete the coupling; used to attach a drawbar to a plow or wagon or trailer etc.
    clutch
    a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism
    fluid drive
    an automotive power coupling
    swivel
    a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin
    turnbuckle
    an oblong metal coupling with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other into which a threaded rod can be screwed in order to form a unit that can be adjusted for length or tension
    universal, universal joint
    coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions
    freewheel
    a clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting)
    friction clutch
    a clutch in which one part turns the other by the friction between them
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    mechanical device
    mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
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