Couple (Noun)
Meaning 1
A pair of people who live together; "a married couple from Chicago".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 2
(physics) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The twisting force on the axle is a couple caused by the two forces of equal strength acting on the paddles.
- The motor's rotational motion is produced by a couple formed by the current-carrying wire and the magnetic field.
- In equilibrium, the couple produced by the two forces on the rod is zero.
- The system is in stable equilibrium when the weight of the object creates a counterclockwise couple balanced by a clockwise couple from the spring.
- When the seesaw is perfectly balanced, the clockwise and counterclockwise couples caused by the weights are equal in magnitude.
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Meaning 3
A small indefinite number; "he's coming for a couple of days".
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
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Meaning 4
Two items of the same kind.
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Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
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Meaning 5
A pair who associate with one another; "the engaged couple"; "an inseparable twosome".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The newlywed couple walked hand in hand on the beach, enjoying their honeymoon.
- They're a lovely couple, always smiling and holding hands wherever they go.
- As the anniversary approached, the devoted couple made plans for a romantic getaway.
- Everyone admired the talented young couple, whose harmonious singing had captivated the audience.
- Their friends thought they were the perfect couple, with a deep affection and mutual respect that inspired everyone around them.