pair (
http://definr.com/pair)
n 1: a set of two similar things considered as a unit [syn:
brace]
2: two items of the same kind [syn:
couple,
doubleton,
twosome,
twain,
brace,
span,
yoke,
couplet,
distich,
duo,
duet,
dyad,
duad]
3: two people considered as a unit
4: a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value
v 1: form a pair or pairs; "The two old friends paired off" [syn:
pair off,
partner off,
couple]
2: bring two objects, ideas, or people together; "This fact is
coupled to the other one"; "Matchmaker, can you match my
daughter with a nice young man?"; "The student was paired
with a partner for collaboration on the project" [syn:
match,
mate,
couple,
twin]
3: make love; "Birds mate in the Spring" [syn:
copulate,
mate,
couple]