MATING

/ˈmeΙͺtΙͺΕ‹/
9
Scrabble
12
WWF
M(3) A(1) T(1) I(1) N(1) G(2)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓

Definition

/ˈmeΙͺtΙͺΕ‹/
verb
  1. To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.
    “That jerk checkmated me in four moves!”
  2. (by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape.
verb
  1. To match, fit together without space between.
    “The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly.”
  2. To copulate.
  3. To pair in order to raise offspring
  4. To arrange in matched pairs.
  5. To introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding.
verb
  1. To confuse; to confound.
noun
  1. Pairing of organisms for copulation.
  2. Sexual union; copulation.
adjective
  1. Fitting into or onto a corresponding part, as a matched plug and socket.

Source: Wiktionary

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