· a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together

Synonym(s): yoke

Hypernym(s): connection, connexion, connector, connecter, connective

· a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects

Synonym(s): coupler

Hypernym(s): mechanical_device

· the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes; "the casual couplings of adolescents"; "the mating of some species occurs only in the spring"

Synonym(s): mating, pairing, conjugation, union, sexual_union

Hypernym(s): sexual_activity, sexual_practice, sex, sex_activity

· bring two objects, ideas, or people together; "This fact is coupled to the other one"; "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"; "The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project"

Synonym(s): match, mate, pair, twin

Hypernym(s): join

· link together; "can we couple these proposals?"

Synonym(s): couple_on, couple_up

Hypernym(s): attach

Antonym(s): uncouple

· form a pair or pairs; "The two old friends paired off"

Synonym(s): pair, pair_off, partner_off

Hypernym(s): unite, unify

· engage in sexual intercourse; "Birds mate in the Spring"

Synonym(s): copulate, mate, pair

Hypernym(s): join, conjoin