coupler

Noun

Meaning

One who couples; that which couples, as a link, ring, or shackle, to connect cars.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

coupling union association joiner network member relationship connector binder spanner matcher element connection channel link

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Antonyms

fork separate division malice independence opposition

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Hypernyms

mechanical device

Hyponyms

universal clutch swivel clevis fluid drive turnbuckle

Phrases with the word

automatic coupler water coupler

Examples

Also in HO, the European manufacturers have standardized, but on a coupler mount, not a coupler: many varieties of coupler can be plugged in (and out) of the NEM coupler box. Source: Internet

For British modellers, whose most popular scale is OO, the normal coupler is a tension-lock coupler, which, again has no pretence of replicating the usual prototype three-link chain couplers. Source: Internet

Depending on choice of keyboard and coupler position, the player can select any of the sets of jacks labeled in figure 4 as A, or B and C, or all three. Source: Internet

Basic principle of EDFA A relatively high-powered beam of light is mixed with the input signal using a wavelength selective coupler (WSC). Source: Internet

Gimmick loop A gimmick loop is a simple type of capacitive coupler: two closely spaced strands of wire. Source: Internet

A star coupler is a device that takes in an input signal and splits it into several output signals. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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