coupling

definition: the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
example: the casual couplings of adolescents
speech part: noun
synonyms: conjugation
definition: a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: coupler
definition: a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: yoke

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