coupling

Definition

The act of joining together to form a couple.

Etymology

From Middle English couplynge; equivalent to couple + -ing.

Example Sentences

• "It is the first British yard in which every activity of hump marshalling, except for the driving of the hump locomotive and the uncoupling and coupling of wagons, is fully automatic or drastically simplified by modern aids."
• "The lack of coupling means that the elements of our system are better isolated from each other and from change. This isolation makes it easier to understand each element of the system."
• "The biggest film of March 1992 was “Basic Instinct,” an erotic thriller featuring an established movie star in explicit onscreen couplings with a sexy up-and-comer."