meaning of couple
1. That which joins or links two things together; a bond or tie; a coupler.
2. Two of the same kind connected or considered together; a pair; a brace.
3. A male and female associated together; esp. , a man and woman who are married or betrothed.
4. See Couple-close.
5. One of the pairs of plates of two metals which compose a voltaic battery; -- called a voltaic couple or galvanic couple.
6. Two rotations, movements, etc. , which are equal in amount but opposite in direction, and acting along parallel lines or around parallel axes.
7. To link or tie, as one thing to another; to connect or fasten together; to join.
8. To join in wedlock; to marry.
9. To come together as male and female; to copulate.
10. a pair who associate with one another; "the engaged couple"; "an inseparable
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Related Words
couple | couple on | couple up | couple-beggar | couple-close | couple-closes | coupled | couplement | coupler | couplet |
