couple
noun
cou·ple
| \ ˈkə-pəl
; "couple of" is often ËŒkÉ™-plÉ™(v)\
; "couple of" is often ËŒkÉ™-plÉ™(v)\
Definition of couple
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
b
: two persons paired together
The people were lined up in couples.
3
: something that joins or links two things together: such as
a
: two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines
b
: a pair of substances that in contact with an electrolyte (see electrolyte sense 1) participate in a transfer of electrons which causes an electric current to flow
4
: an indefinite small number : few
a couple of days ago
couple
verb
cou·ple
| \ ˈkə-pəl
\
\
coupled;
coupling\ ˈkə-p(ə-)liŋ
\
\
Definition of couple (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: to connect for consideration together
b
: to join for combined effect
2a
: to fasten together : link
b
: to bring (two electric circuits) into such close proximity as to permit mutual influence
3
: to join in marriage or sexual union
couple
adjective