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par
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Definition & Synonyms
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• pair
- () A union of two conductors, as bars or wires of dissimilar metals joined at their extremities, for producing a thermoelectric current.
- (n.) In a mechanism, two elements, or bodies, which are so applied to each other as to mutually constrain relative motion.
- (n.) Two of a sort; a span; a yoke; a couple; a brace; as, a pair of horses; a pair of oxen.
- (v. i.) To suit; to fit, as a counterpart.
- (n.) A single thing, composed of two pieces fitted to each other and used together; as, a pair of scissors; a pair of tongs; a pair of bellows.
- (n.) Two members of opposite parties or opinion, as in a parliamentary body, who mutually agree not to vote on a given question, or on issues of a party nature during a specified time; as, there were two pairs on the final vote.
- (v. t.) To unite in couples; to form a pair of; to bring together, as things which belong together, or which complement, or are adapted to one another.
- (v. i.) To be joined in paris; to couple; to mate, as for breeding.
- (v. i.) Same as To pair off. See phrase below.
- (n.) A married couple; a man and wife.
- (v. t.) To impair.
- (n.) A number of things resembling one another, or belonging together; a set; as, a pair or flight of stairs. "A pair of beads." Chaucer. Beau. & Fl. "Four pair of stairs." Macaulay. [Now mostly or quite disused, except as to stairs.]
- (v. t.) To engage (ones self) with another of opposite opinions not to vote on a particular question or class of questions.
- (n.) Two things of a kind, similar in form, suited to each other, and intended to be used together; as, a pair of gloves or stockings; a pair of shoes.
Synonyms:
Brace, Copulate, Couple, Couplet, Distich, Duad, Duet, Duo, Dyad, Geminate, match, Mate, Span, Twain, Twin, Yoke,
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• Pairs Royal
- (pl. ) of Pair
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accord, plethora, vast, warranty, bronchitic, barricaded, anhydrous, barred, spend, spells, stuff, conflict, spell, luxuriate, pulley, occlusion, hangdog, scratch, lug, operation, goad, interference, go round, immobilize, pawn ticket, go on, halt, ideographic, freeze, forget, deflect, balm, |
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Abash, Love, What, I, Dawn, Smart, Pervert, Morn, Chagrin, Hi, Abandon, Confuse, Bye, No, Abalone, Press, Money, Abate, Good morning, TRUE, Sorry, Abdicate, Abaft, Abbe, Aback, Abattoir, Abbot, Aardvark, A.M., Abashment, Abashed, Clairvoyance, |
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