Looking for the meaning of the word MATING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MATING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Mate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Middle Low German māt(e) ‘comrade’, of West Germanic origin; related to meat (the underlying concept being that of eating together)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
meɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of animals or birds) come together for breeding; copulate
Short Definition:copulate
Examples:- successful males may mate with many females
- ovulation occurs only if mating has taken place
Definition:
connect or be connected mechanically
Short Definition:connect or be connected
Examples:- the four-cylinder engine is mated to a five-speed gearbox
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