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   coupling

   /ˈkʌplɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. a device for connecting parts of machinery: "undo the couplings so you can lift the pump out"
   • ▪ a fitting on the end of a railway vehicle for connecting it to another: "a train with couplings of the continental pattern"
   • 2. the pairing of two items: "the coupling of tribunals with ministerial enquiries"
   • ▪ an interaction between two electrical components by electromagnetic induction, electrostatic charge, or optical link: "mutually inductive coupling"
   • 3. the action of mating or having sexual intercourse.
   • 4. two people in a romantic relationship; a couple.

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2. www.engineeringchoice.com › what-is-coupling-and-types-ofWhat is Coupling?- Definition, Types, and Uses - Engineering...

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   A coupling is a mechanical element part that connects two shafts together to accurately transmit the power from the drive side to the driven side while absorbing the mounting error, misalignment, etc. of the two shafts.

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   coupling. / ˈkʌplɪŋ / noun. a mechanical device that connects two things. a device for connecting railway cars or trucks together. the part of the body of a horse, dog, or other quadruped that lies between the forequarters and the hindquarters.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOUPLING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Meaning of coupling in English. coupling. noun [ C ] uk / ˈkʌp.lɪŋ / us / ˈkʌp.lɪŋ / Add to word list. a device that joins two things together: The carriage at the end of the train was left stranded when the coupling broke. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Fastening and tying. be locked together idiom. belay. bind. board something up.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › couplingCoupling Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COUPLING is the act of bringing or coming together : pairing; specifically : sexual union. How to use coupling in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOUPLING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   When two different things, ideas, or activities are combined, or when two people work together, you can refer to this combination as a coupling. [written] Anton the chef concocts a sensual coupling of lobster and asparagus. The uneasy coupling of fascism and conservatism spawned a new kind of political regime.

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   Define coupling. coupling synonyms, coupling pronunciation, coupling translation, English dictionary definition of coupling. n. 1. The act of linking together or forming couples. 2. The act of uniting sexually. 3. A device that links or connects. 4. Electronics The transfer of...

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   Mar 11, 2021 · What is a coupling? A coupling connects two shafts, enabling power transmission while allowing for some misalignment or movement. They come in different shapes and sizes and are essential in reducing maintenance and equipment downtime. Couplings can be known in the engineering industry as a coupling, shaft coupling, or a joint.