pair (EN)

nom, verb

nom “pair”

1. parell
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   He bought a new pair of gloves because his old ones were worn out.
2. un objecte format per dues parts similars connectades (com ara uns pantalons o unes tisores)
   She used a pair of scissors to cut the wrapping paper.
3. parella
   The pair danced gracefully across the stage during the performance.
4. un conjunt de dues cartes del mateix valor en els jocs de cartes
   He won the poker hand with a pair of jacks.
5. un de dos elements coincidents
   I found one earring but couldn't locate its pair.
6. un acord entre membres de bàndols oposats per no votar sobre una qüestió específica
   The senators arranged a pair due to overlapping commitments.
7. (en criquet) una puntuació de zero carreres en ambdues entrades d'un partit
   The batsman was disappointed to score a pair in his first test match.
8. (bonys) els testicles d'un home
   You need a real pair to attempt skydiving without an instructor.
9. (també en argot) els pits d'una dona
   The dress accentuated her pair beautifully.

verb “pair”

1. aparellar
   The teacher paired the students for the group project to encourage collaboration.
2. combinar bé
   The bold flavors of the dish pair wonderfully with a light white wine.
3. connectar dos dispositius electrònics sense fils
   He paired his wireless earbuds with his phone to listen to music during his jog.
4. aparellar-se
   The birds pair during the spring season to raise their young.
5. aparellar (per a la reproducció)
   The biologist paired the endangered tigers in hopes of conservation.
6. (en política) acordar amb algú del bàndol oposat no votar sobre una qüestió concreta.
   The politicians paired so that both could attend important family events without affecting the vote outcome.