mating

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmeɪtɪŋ/

Adjective

mating (not comparable)

1. Fitting into or onto a corresponding part, as a matched plug and socket.

Noun

mating (plural matings)

1. (zoology) Pairing of organisms for copulation.
2. (zoology) Sexual union; copulation.

Synonyms

• pairing

Translations

• French: accouplement, monte
• German: Paarung, Begattung
• Portuguese: cópula
• Russian: спа́ривание
• Spanish: apareamiento

Verb

1. present participle of mate#English|mate

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