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pair 1. a male and a female animal of the same species, esp such animals kept for breeding purposes 2. Parliamentary procedure a. two opposed members who both agree not to vote on a specified motion or for a specific period of time b. the agreement so made 3. two playing cards of the same rank or denomination 4. Cricket short for a pair of spectacles (see spectacles (sense 2)) 5. Logic Maths a. a set with two members b. an ordered set with two members pair [per] (electricity) Two like conductors employed to form an electric circuit. (mechanical engineering) Two parts in a kinematic mechanism that mutually constrain relative motion; for example, a sliding pair composed of a piston and cylinder. (science and technology) A set of two things that are identical or nearly so, or are designed to function as a unit. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The four natural bases pair up to form the rungs on DNA's ladderlike structure. He had met her at the airport the day, she arrived in California from Ohio to train with Nicks an pair up with Wendland. Long the domain of fine wines, beer is entering the epicurean stage with sophisticated tastes and flavors that pair up perfectly with a variety of cheeses," states Roberta MacDonald, Vice President of Cabot Creamery. |
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