Couple(a.) That which joins or links two things together; a bond or tie; a coupler.
Couple(a.) Two of the same kind connected or considered together; a pair; a brace.
Couple(a.) A male and female associated together; esp., a man and woman who are married or betrothed.
Couple(a.) See Couple-close.
Couple(a.) One of the pairs of plates of two metals which compose a voltaic battery; -- called a voltaic couple or galvanic couple.
Couple(a.) Two rotations, movements, etc., which are equal in amount but opposite in direction, and acting along parallel lines or around parallel axes.
Couple(v.) To link or tie, as one thing to another; to connect or fasten together; to join.
Couple(v.) To join in wedlock; to marry.
Couple(v. i.) To come together as male and female; to copulate.
Coupled(imp. & p. p.) of Couple
Coupling(n.) The act of bringing or coming together; connection; sexual union.
Coupling(n.) A device or contrivance which serves to couple or connect adjacent parts or objects; as, a belt coupling, which connects the ends of a belt; a car coupling, which connects the cars in a train; a shaft coupling, which connects the ends of shafts.
Coupling(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Couple
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