mating
/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.
- (by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape.
- To match, fit together without space between.
- To copulate.
- To pair in order to raise offspring
- To arrange in matched pairs.
- To introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding.
- (of an animal) To copulate with.
- To confuse; to confound.
- Pairing of organisms for copulation.
- Sexual union; copulation.
- Fitting into or onto a corresponding part, as a matched plug and socket.
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