coupling Synonyms
Another word for coupling
• noun (Context 1)
A mechanical device or fitting used for connecting two parts together, such as pipes, hoses, shafts, or railway cars.
"The engineer inspected the steel coupler between the two freight cars before the train departed."
• noun (Context 2)
The act or process of pairing, linking, or combining two things together.
"The clever pairing of traditional folk melodies with modern electronic beats made the album an instant success."
• noun (Context 3)
A physical interaction or transfer of energy between two systems, particles, or electrical circuits (in physics, chemistry, and electronics).
"The experiment measured the magnetic interaction between the two adjacent coils."
• noun (Context 4)
The act of mating or sexual union.
"The wildlife documentary captured the seasonal courtship and mating of the cranes."
Opposites of coupling
The opposite of coupling shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: