Definition of Coupling

1. Noun. A connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together.

Exact synonyms: Yoke
Generic synonyms: Connecter, Connection, Connective, Connector, Connexion
Derivative terms: Couple, Yoke, Yoke

2. Noun. A mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects.
Exact synonyms: Coupler
Specialized synonyms: Clevis, Clutch, Fluid Drive, Swivel, Turnbuckle, Universal, Universal Joint
Generic synonyms: Mechanical Device
Derivative terms: Couple, Couple

3. Noun. The act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes. "The mating of some species occurs only in the spring"

Definition of Coupling

1. n. The act of bringing or coming together; connection; sexual union.

Definition of Coupling

1. Noun. act of joining together to form a couple ¹

2. Noun. a device that couples two things together ¹

3. Noun. (computing) the degree of reliance between two program modules ¹

4. Noun. (electronics) a connection between two electronic circuits such that a signal can pass between them ¹

5. Noun. (physics) The property of physical systems that they are interacting with each other ¹

6. Noun. (sexuality) sexual intercourse ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Coupling

1. a joining device [n -S]

Medical Definition of Coupling

1. The linking of two independent processes by a common intermediate, for example the coupling of electron transport to oxidative phosphorylation or the ATP ADP conversion to transport processes. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Coupling

coupled pulse
coupled reaction
coupled rhythm
coupled transport
coupledom
coupledoms
couplement
couplements
coupler
couplers
couples
couplet
couplets
coupley
coupling defect
coupling factor
coupling factors
coupling interval
coupling phase
couplings
couply
coupon
coupon bond
coupon code
coupon codes
coupon site
couponing
couponings

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