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Coupling

of Couple

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Narrower term 10

Clevis 76% connected

A piece of metal bent in the form of an oxbow, with the two ends perforated to receive a pin, used on the end of the tongue of a plow, wagen, etc., t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Clutch 76% connected

A gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp.

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Cross 76% connected

A gibbet, consisting of two pieces of timber placed transversely upon one another, in various forms, as a T, or +, with the horizontal piece below th…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Crossing 76% connected

of Cross

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Hybridization 76% connected

The act of hybridizing, or the state of being hybridized.

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Hybridizing 76% connected

of Hybridize

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Inbreeding 76% connected

of Inbreed

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Service 76% connected

Alt. of Service

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Swivel 76% connected

A piece, as a ring or hook, attached to another piece by a pin, in such a manner as to permit rotation about the pin as an axis.

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Universal 76% connected

Of or pertaining to the universe; extending to, including, or affecting, the whole number, quantity, or space; unlimited; general; all-reaching; all-…

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Connection 76% connected

The act of connecting, or the state of being connected; junction; union; alliance; relationship.

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Connective 76% connected

Connecting, or adapted to connect; involving connection.

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Connector 76% connected

One who, or that which, connects

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Connexion 76% connected

Connection. See Connection.

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Sex 76% connected

The distinguishing peculiarity of male or female in both animals and plants; the physical difference between male and female; the assemblage of prope…

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Derivationally related 8

Conjugate 74% connected

United in pairs; yoked together; coupled.

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Conjugate 74% connected

United in pairs; yoked together; coupled.

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Couple 74% connected

That which joins or links two things together; a bond or tie; a coupler.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Couple 74% connected

That which joins or links two things together; a bond or tie; a coupler.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Link 74% connected

A torch made of tow and pitch, or the like.

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Link 74% connected

A torch made of tow and pitch, or the like.

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Yoke 74% connected

A bar or frame of wood by which two oxen are joined at the heads or necks for working together.

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Yoke 74% connected

A bar or frame of wood by which two oxen are joined at the heads or necks for working together.

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Synonym 6

Conjugation 92% connected

the act of uniting or combining; union; assemblage.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Coupler 92% connected

One who couples; that which couples, as a link, ring, or shackle, to connect cars.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Mating 92% connected

of Mate

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Pairing 92% connected

of Pair

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Union 92% connected

The act of uniting or joining two or more things into one, or the state of being united or joined; junction; coalition; combination.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Yoke 92% connected

A bar or frame of wood by which two oxen are joined at the heads or necks for working together.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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