coupling
/ˈkʌplɪŋ/
noun
- A device that connects two things together, especially parts of a machine or train cars.
- The train's coupling snapped, causing the cars to separate.
- He checked the coupling between the hose and the faucet for leaks.
- The mechanic replaced the worn coupling on the engine shaft.
- The act of joining or connecting two things.
- Successful coupling of the modules requires precise alignment.
- The coupling of the two companies created a larger corporation.
- The coupling of theory and practice is essential in this course.
- A relationship or connection between two people or groups.
- Their coupling was the talk of the small town.
- The novel explores the coupling of two very different characters.
- In biology class, we studied the coupling of mating pairs in birds.