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MATING

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There are 15 meanings of the word Mating.

Mating - as a noun

The act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes

Example: "The casual couplings of adolescents"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conjugation21coupling13pairing10sexual unionunion5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sex activitysexual activitysexual practice
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mating - as a verb

To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.

Example: "That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"

(by extension) to place in a losing situation that has no escape.

To match, fit together without space between.

Example: "The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly."

To copulate.

To pair in order to raise offspring

To arrange in matched pairs.

To introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding.

(of an animal) to copulate with.

To marry; to match (a person).

To match oneself against; to oppose as equal; to compete with.

To fit (objects) together without space between.

To move (a space shuttle orbiter) onto the back of an aircraft that can carry it.

To confuse; to confound.

Mating - as an adjective

Fitting into or onto a corresponding part, as a matched plug and socket.

Example Sentences

"The mating season for these birds occurs in the spring."
"Courtship rituals are an important part of animal mating behavior."
"The successful mating of two endangered pandas is a cause for celebration."
"During mating, male peacocks display their vibrant feathers to attract females."
"The mating call of the wolf can be heard throughout the forest."
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Word Game Points

Is MATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is MATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is MATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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