ALL meanings of pairs
pair
P p - noun plural pairs two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together: a pair of gloves; a pair of earrings. 1
- noun plural pairs something consisting of or regarded as having two parts or pieces joined together: a pair of scissors; a pair of slacks. 1
- noun plural pairs two individuals who are similar or in some way associated: a pair of liars; a pair of seal pups. 1
- noun plural pairs a married, engaged, or dating couple. 1
- noun plural pairs two mated animals. 1
- noun plural pairs a span or team: a pair of horses. 1
- noun plural pairs 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. 1
- noun plural pairs 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. 1
- noun plural pairs pairs, pair skating. 1
- noun plural pairs Also called kinematic pair. Mechanics. two parts or pieces so connected that they mutually constrain relative motion. 1
- noun plural pairs Philately. two postage stamps joined together either vertically or horizontally. 1
- noun plural pairs a set or combination of more than two objects forming a collective whole: a pair of beads. 1
- verb with object pairs to arrange or designate in pairs or groups of two: She paired dancers for the waltz contest. 1
- verb with object pairs to form into a pair, as by matching, joining, etc.; match; couple: to pair freshly washed socks. 1
- verb with object pairs (of animals) to cause to mate. 1
- verb without object pairs to separate into pairs or groups of two (usually followed by off ): to pair off for a procession. 1
- verb without object pairs to form a pair or pairs. 1
- verb without object pairs to be a member of a pair. 1
- verb without object pairs to match with or resemble another. 1
- verb without object pairs to unite in close association with another, as in a business partnership, friendship, marriage, etc. 1
- verb without object pairs (of animals) to mate. 1
- verb without object pairs Government. (in a deliberative body) to form or arrange a pair. 1
- idioms pairs grow a pair, Slang: Vulgar. to act in a stereotypically manly way, as by being brave: Stop the whining and grow a pair! 1
- noun pairs a form of competitive skating in which a man and a woman skate together in performing a choreographed series of jumps, lifts, and other acrobatic moves to a selection of music. 1