Coupling Synonyms and Antonyms
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Synonyms for Coupling
(Biology) The temporary union of two bacterial cells during which one cell transfers part or all of its genome to the other.
the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
A relationship; association
Joint is defined as slang for a cheap bar, prison or a marijuana cigarette.
A state of affairs
(Cricket) The stitched equatorial seam of a cricket ball; the sideways movement of a ball when it bounces on the seam.
In England, a former combination of parishes for the joint administration of relief for the poor; also, a workhouse kept up by such a union
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(Zoology) Pairing of organisms for copulation.
The list of such pairs
A piece of a garment that is closely fitted, either around the neck and shoulders or at the hips, and from which an unfitted or gathered part of the garment is hung.
(--- Archaic) To be one of twin offspring.
To harmonize with another:
To join (a couple) in marriage.
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Tie means to fasten or bind two or more things together with string or rope or to make a knot or bow.
Team is defined as to join together to perform a common activity.
To link means to join or connect together.
To come together so as to form a connection:
(Slang) To marry:
Harness is defined as to strap or belt someone or something down, or to bring under control for a purpose.
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Fasten is defined as to join one thing to another, or to secure.
To transfer male reproductive cells from one individual to another, usually into an internal organ or cavity, such as a cloaca. Used of animals.
To associate or consider as related:
Conjugate means to join or unite two or more things or people together or to give different forms to a word to reflect a different person, voice or number.
To join (two or more substances) to make a single substance, such as a chemical compound; mix.
To brace is to build extra support for something, to use support to stay balanced yourself, or to prepare someone to receive bad news.
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To finance by issuing bonds:
The definition of assemble is to come together in a given place.
To put to bed
Identify means to determine who or what someone or something is.
To be related by a correlation.
To connect or involve with a cause, group, or partner:
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Unify is to become one, come into agreement or become whole.
Meld is defined as to show playing cards, or to combine together.
To join or become joined together; unite.
To solidify.
To settle by mutual agreement; specif., to settle (a debt) by a compromise payment of less than the total claim
To secure is to firmly attach something, to take action to make an area safe or to obtain something that you have been seeking.
To fasten or attach firmly
To fasten with a clip or clips
To connect by ties of affection, attraction, etc.
To secure to something; attach:
A device on an organ connecting two keyboards or keys an octave apart so that they can be played together
Antonyms for Coupling
To disconnect:
To break or undo the connection of; separate, detach, unplug, etc.
To unfasten the buckle or buckles of
To separate into parts; split up; sever
To divide (a thing) into separate parts.
Words Related to Coupling
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