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pair
1[pair]
noun
plural
pairs, pairtwo identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together.
a pair of gloves;
a pair of earrings.
something consisting of or regarded as having two parts or pieces joined together.
a pair of scissors;
a pair of slacks.
two individuals who are similar or in some way associated.
a pair of liars;
a pair of seal pups.
a married, engaged, or dating couple.
two mated animals.
a span or team.
a pair of horses.
Government.
two members on opposite sides in a deliberative body who for convenience, as to permit absence, arrange together to forgo voting on a given occasion.
the arrangement thus made.
Cards.
two playing cards of the same denomination without regard to suit or color.
pairs, two card players who are matched together against different contestants.
pairs, pair skating.
Also called kinematic pair.Mechanics.two parts or pieces so connected that they mutually constrain relative motion.
Philately.two postage stamps joined together either vertically or horizontally.
a set or combination of more than two objects forming a collective whole.
a pair of beads.
verb (used with object)
to arrange or designate in pairs or groups of two.
She paired dancers for the waltz contest.
to form into a pair, as by matching, joining, etc.; match; couple.
to pair freshly washed socks.
(of animals) to cause to mate.
verb (used without object)
to separate into pairs or groups of two (usually followed byoff ).
to pair off for a procession.
to form a pair or pairs.
to be a member of a pair.
to match with or resemble another.
to unite in close association with another, as in a business partnership, friendship, marriage, etc.
(of animals) to mate.
Government.(in a deliberative body) to form or arrange a pair.
pair
2[pe
adjective
French.noting any even number, especially in roulette.
pair
1/ ɛə /
noun
two identical or similar things matched for use together
a pair of socks
two persons, animals, things, etc, used or grouped together
a pair of horses
a pair of scoundrels
an object considered to be two identical or similar things joined together
a pair of trousers
two people joined in love or marriage
a male and a female animal of the same species, esp such animals kept for breeding purposes
parliamentary procedure
two opposed members who both agree not to vote on a specified motion or for a specific period of time
the agreement so made
two playing cards of the same rank or denomination
a pair of threes
one member of a matching pair
I can't find the pair to this glove
cricket a pair of spectacles (the cricketing term) See spectacles
rowing See pair-oar
dialecta group or set of more than two
logic maths
a set with two members
an ordered set with two members
verb
(often foll by off) to arrange or fall into groups of twos
to group or be grouped in matching pairs
to pair socks
to join or be joined in marriage; mate or couple
(when tr, usually passive) parliamentary procedure to form or cause to form a pair
18 members were paired for the last vote
pair
2/ per /
adjective
a Scot word for poor
Usage
Grammar Note
Other 51Թ Forms
- pairwise adverb
- unpaired adjective
- well-paired adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pair1
Origin of pair2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pair1
Idioms and Phrases
grow a pair, to act in a stereotypically manly way, as by being brave.
Stop the whining and grow a pair!
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Leinster were on the front foot from the off and immediately won a pair of penalties for the scrum collapsing and the Bulls not rolling away.
They have since notified police about the pair, who have not been identified.
Slow-roasted zucchini seasoned with lemon and herbs were paired with grilled chicken kebabs.
But the pair could barely be separated in a tight second set, both saving break points before Maria sent it to a tie-break.
The force said the pair were reported to have been skydivers and both had been pronounced dead at the scene.
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