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coupling

UK
/ˈkʌp.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈkʌp.lɪŋ/
coupling up

Translations

couplingnoun
couplings
pl
UK
/ˈkʌplɪŋ/
US
/ˈkʌplɪŋ/
accouplementSens zoologique : accouplement entre animaux.
The researchers observed the coupling behavior of the birds during the breeding season.
Les chercheurs ont observé le comportement d’accouplement des oiseaux pendant la saison de reproduction.
couplageSens général et technique : action ou résultat du fait de relier deux éléments.
The coupling of the two train cars was completed smoothly.
Le couplage des deux wagons a été effectué sans difficulté.
accouplementSens mécanique : pièce ou dispositif servant à relier deux parties d’un système.
The engineer inspected the coupling to ensure it was secure before starting the machine.
L’ingénieur a inspecté l’accouplement pour s’assurer qu’il était bien fixé avant de démarrer la machine.
Additional translations
attelageSens relatif aux animaux de trait, emploi plus rare ou littéraire.
Synonyms
combination
association
union
joining
pairing
link
connection
attachment
couplingadjective
UK
/ˈkʌplɪŋ/
US
/ˈkʌplɪŋ/
Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "coupling capacitor").
d’accouplementTerme technique : qui sert à relier deux éléments, pièces ou dispositifs.
A coupling nut was fitted to secure the sections of the pipe.
Un écrou d’accouplement a été installé pour fixer les sections du tuyau.
coupleverb

coupling

Gerund

coupled
Past Simple
coupled
Past Participle
coupling
Gerund
UK
/ˈkʌp.əl/
US
/ˈkʌp.əl/
The engineer decided to couple the two machines to increase efficiency.
L'ingénieur a décidé de coupler les deux machines pour améliorer l'efficacité.
s'accouplerSe dit surtout des animaux.
The biologist observed how the animals couple during the mating season.
Le biologiste a observé comment les animaux s'accouplent pendant la saison des amours.
Synonyms
join
combine
connect
link
pair

Definitions

couplingnoun
The act of joining or linking two things together.
The coupling of the two train cars was completed smoothly.
A device that connects two parts of a mechanical system, allowing them to move together.
The engineer inspected the coupling to ensure it was secure before starting the machine.
A pair of animals, especially horses, that are harnessed or yoked together.
The farmer bought a coupling of draft horses to pull the plough.
The process of mating or pairing in animals.
The researchers observed the coupling behavior of the birds during the breeding season.
The transfer or linkage of energy, information, or signals between two systems, devices, or components.
Magnetic coupling between the coils allows power to pass without a direct electrical connection.
couplingadjective
Connecting or serving to connect two parts, systems, or devices.
A coupling nut was fitted to secure the sections of the pipe.
coupleverb
To join or link together.
The engineer decided to couple the two machines to increase efficiency.
To connect or associate two things in a relationship.
The study aims to couple economic growth with environmental sustainability.
To engage in sexual intercourse.
The biologist observed how the animals couple during the mating season.
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