coupling (kup-ling) n. 1. the act of bringing or coming together : PAIRING; specif : sexual union. 2. a device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent parts or objects. 3. the joining of or the part of the body that joins the hindquarters to the forequarters of a quadruped. 4. means of electric connection of two electric circuits by having a part common to both. WARNING: Should not be used in conjunction with the words "snark" and "aardvark" Disclaimer: The author is subject to no stated or implied liability for the possible hazardous effects resulting from the appearance of the words "snark", and "aardvark" in this definition. If you really thought they wouldn't be here, you get what you deserve. Return to The Snark, Coupling, and Aardvark Page

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