1. two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together: a pair of gloves;a pair of earrings.
2. something consisting of or regarded as having two parts or pieces joined together: a pair of scissors;a pair of slacks.
3. two individuals who are similar or in some way associated: a pair of liars;a pair of seal pups.
4. a married, engaged, or dating couple.
5. two mated animals.
6. a span or team: a pair of horses.
7. Government.
• two members on opposite sides in a deliberative body who for convenience, as to permit absence, arrange together to forgo voting on a given occasion.
• the arrangement thus made.
8. Cards.
• two playing cards of the same denomination without regard to suit or color.
• two card players who are matched together against different contestants.
9. pair skating.
10. two parts or pieces so connected that they mutually constrain relative motion.
11. two postage stamps joined together either vertically or horizontally.
12. a set or combination of more than two objects forming a collective whole: a pair of beads.

13. to arrange or designate in pairs or groups of two: She paired dancers for the waltz contest.
14. to form into a pair, as by matching, joining, etc.; match; couple: to pair freshly washed socks.
15. (of animals) to cause to mate.

16. to separate into pairs or groups of two (usually followed by off): to pair off for a procession.
17. to form a pair or pairs.
18. to be a member of a pair.
19. to match with or resemble another.
20. to unite in close association with another, as in a business partnership, friendship, marriage, etc.
21. (of animals) to mate.
22. (in a deliberative body) to form or arrange a pair.

23. to act in a stereotypically manly way, as by being brave: Stop the whining and grow a pair!

1. noting any even number, especially in roulette.

1. two identical or similar things matched for use together
2. two persons, animals, things, etc, used or grouped together
3. an object considered to be two identical or similar things joined together
4. two people joined in love or marriage
5. a male and a female animal of the same species, esp such animals kept for breeding purposes
6. parliamentary procedure
• two opposed members who both agree not to vote on a specified motion or for a specific period of time
• the agreement so made
7. two playing cards of the same rank or denomination
8. one member of a matching pair
9. a pair of spectacles (the cricketing term)
10. rowing See pair-oar
11. a group or set of more than two
12. logic maths
• a set with two members
• an ordered set with two members

13. to arrange or fall into groups of twos
14. to group or be grouped in matching pairs
15. to join or be joined in marriage; mate or couple
16. to form or cause to form a pair

1. a Scot word for poor

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