pair-bond
[ pair-bond ]
/ ˈpɛərˌbɒnd /
verb (used without object)
(of a mating couple) to form and maintain a pair bond.
noun
RELATED CONTENT
What Are Some Words For Sibling Pairs?These days, giving birth to twins is increasingly common. As many as 5 out of every 1,000 babies born shared a womb with their sibling. While cute and adorable are some starter words to use when welcoming new babies, here's a look at the lexicon to haul out when welcoming multiples!
Nearby words
pair off, pair production, pair royal, pair skating, pair trawling, pair-bond, pair-oar, pairing, pairle, pairs, paisa
Definition for pair-bond (2 of 2)
pair bond
noun Animal Behavior.
a partnership between a mating couple that lasts through one season, serving primarily in the cooperative rearing of young.
the couple that forms such a partnership.
Origin of pair bond
First recorded in 1935–40
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019
Examples from the Web for pair-bond
However, each ritualized display seemingly strengthens the pair-bond.
Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon|Jon C. Barlow
British Dictionary definitions for pair-bond
pair bond
noun
the exclusive relationship formed between a male and a female, esp in some species of animals and birds during courtship and breeding
Derived Forms
pair bonding, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Medicine definitions for pair-bond
pair bond
[ pâr ]
n.
The temporary or permanent association formed between a female and male animal during courtship and mating.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.