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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCoupling
/ˈkʌp.lɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of joining two things together or the state of being joined.
"The coupling of the two trains allowed for a smoother journey." - 2
A device that connects two parts, especially in machinery.
"The engineer inspected the coupling to ensure it was secure."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'coupling' originates from the Middle English word 'couplinge', derived from the Old French 'coupeler', meaning 'to join together'. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin 'copulare', which means 'to bind together', reflecting the concept of connection or joining.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Coupling" is said worldwide
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Couplage
Transliteration: koo-plahj
"Le couplage des deux trains a permis un voyage plus fluide."
Kupplung
Transliteration: koop-loong
"Die Kupplung der beiden Züge sorgte für eine reibungslosere Fahrt."
Accoppiamento
Transliteration: ak-kop-pya-men-to
"L'accoppiamento dei due treni ha reso il viaggio più fluido."
Acoplamiento
Transliteration: a-kop-la-mien-to
"El acoplamiento de los dos trenes permitió un viaje más suave."
Acoplamento
Transliteration: a-koh-plah-men-to
"O acoplamento dos dois trens permitiu uma viagem mais suave."
जोड़ना
Transliteration: jodna
"दो ट्रेनों का जोड़ना यात्रा को अधिक सुगम बनाता है।"
连接
Transliteration: liánjiē
"两列火车的连接使旅程更加顺畅。"
커플링
Transliteration: keopeulling
"두 기차의 커플링은 여행을 더 부드럽게 만들었습니다."
カップリング
Transliteration: kappuringu
"二つの列車のカップリングは、旅をよりスムーズにしました。"
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