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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCoupler
/ˈkaʊ.plər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device that connects two things together, often used in machinery or transportation.
"The train's coupler securely linked the two cars, allowing them to move as one unit." - 2
In telecommunications, a coupler is a device that allows the connection of two transmission lines.
"The technician installed a coupler to ensure the signals were transmitted effectively between the devices."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'coupler' originates from the Middle English word 'couple', which derives from the Old French 'coper' meaning 'to join'. This evolved from the Latin 'copulare', which means 'to join together'. Over time, the meaning has shifted to refer specifically to devices or mechanisms that connect two entities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Coupler" is said worldwide
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Accouplement
Transliteration: akuplemɑ̃
"L'accouplement des deux pièces était essentiel pour le fonctionnement de la machine."
Kuppler
Transliteration: ˈkʊplɐ
"Der Kuppler verband die beiden Waggons sicher."
Accoppiatore
Transliteration: akoppiatore
"L'accoppiatore ha unito i due cavi per garantire una connessione stabile."
Acoplador
Transliteration: akoˈplaðoɾ
"El acoplador permitió que las dos partes de la máquina funcionaran juntas."
Acoplador
Transliteration: akoplaˈdoɾ
"O acoplador foi fundamental para a conexão dos equipamentos."
जोड़ने वाला
Transliteration: jodne wala
"जोड़ने वाले ने दोनों भागों को एक साथ जोड़ा।"
耦合器
Transliteration: ǒuhéqì
"耦合器连接了两个设备，确保信号传输。"
커플러
Transliteration: keopeulleo
"커플러는 두 기계를 연결하는 데 사용됩니다."
カプラー
Transliteration: kapurā
"カプラーは二つの部品を接続するために使用されます。"
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