Coupling (Noun)
Meaning 1
A connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The universal joint is a type of coupling used to connect two shafts that are not in the same plane.
- The locomotive was attached to the carriage via a rigid coupling to prevent movement between the two vehicles.
- A bellows coupling is a flexible, accordion-like device used to connect two shafts while allowing for misalignment.
- The drive shaft of the car is connected to the transmission via a flanged coupling that allows for easy removal.
- The rotating parts of the engine were connected to the pump using a gear coupling that transferred the mechanical energy efficiently.
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Meaning 3
The act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes; "the casual couplings of adolescents"; "the mating of some species occurs only in the spring".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.