coupling
nounmasculine/ẽˈɡatɨ/medium
en·ga·te
Definition
The action or effect of coupling; a device that allows connecting or fastening something.
The trailer coupling broke.
The train coupling was successful.
Common collocations
trailer couplingquick couplingcoupling systemautomatic coupling
Etymology
De 'engatar', do latim 'uncus' (gancho).