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coupling

Pronunciation: [ˈkʌplɪŋ]

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Learn how to use coupling in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “mechanics”

(noun) a device or part that connects two things together, like two pieces of machinery. It's like a tool that helps different parts work as one.

Example

The coupling held the two pipes together securely, making sure no water would leak.

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Without the coupling, the machines wouldn't be able to work together.

Example

What kind of coupling do we need to connect these two engines?

Context: “relationship”

(noun) the connection or bond between two people or things. It might mean a romantic relationship or simply how well two things go together.

Example

They formed a strong coupling based on trust and understanding.

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The coupling between the two friends began to fade over time.

Example

How does the coupling between the characters develop in the story?

Context: “joining”

(verb) to connect or link two things together. Like when you join two parts of a puzzle or tie two strings together.

Example

We are coupling the two wires to ensure the circuit works.

Example

He didn't want to couple the two ideas because they were too different.

Example

Are you coupling the two pieces correctly?

How to pronounce coupling

Pronunciation: [ˈkʌplɪŋ]

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