coupling
Pronunciation: [ˈkʌplɪŋ]
Word
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.
Example
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.
Example
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.
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He didn't want to couple the two ideas because they were too different.
Example
Are you coupling the two pieces correctly?
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