pair

Definition

  • noun: two things that are the same and are meant to be used together
  • noun: two corresponding things designed for use together
  • verb: to put (two people or things) together
  • verb: to make a pair of
  • often used as '(be) paired'
  • synonyms: flight, set, span

Examples

  • The two organizations 'paired up' to educate the public about the threat of global warming.

  • I can't do everything at once—I've only got 'one pair of hands'. [=I am only one person]

  • To avoid competition, breeding/mating 'pairs' stay away from other male chimpanzees.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) By the powers, you're right. Where be Jack's pistol? Bring it forward. Seeing as there's two of us, a gentleman would give us a pair of pistols. It'll be one pistol as before, You can be the gentleman and shoot the lady and starve to death yourself. That's the second time (..)
    2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl