See Also: pair 1, noun(dictionary)
pair(4)(dictionary)
Pair(casino)
au pair(dictionary)
Au pair(health)
pair(1)(dictionary)
Pair(medicine)
pair(2)(dictionary)
pair(3)(dictionary)
au pair(dictionary)

jointy (iou) and pair 1, noun (oh)


jointy (iou)



jointy adjective. L16.
[from JOINT noun + -Y1.]
Having numerous joints.

pair 1, noun (oh)



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1 ?joined together?
2 ?belonging together?
3 in pairs
4 ?two people?
5 the pair of you/them
6 ?two animals?
7 I've only got one pair of hands
8 an extra pair of hands
9 a safe pair of hands
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[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: paire, from Latin paria 'equal things', from par; PAR]
?JOINED TOGETHER?
an object that is made from two similar parts that are joined together
pair of trousers/scissors/glasses etc
::two pairs of jeans
::a pair of black tights

?BELONGING TOGETHER?
two things of the same type that are used together
pair of
::a new pair of sandals
pair of hands/eyes/legs etc
::She felt as if every pair of eyes in the room was on her.
::earrings, ¡ê5 a pair
::a pair of skis
::We have five pairs of free tickets to give away.
in pairs
in groups of two
::We worked in pairs for the role-play Exercise.
::The leaves of the tree are arranged in pairs.
?TWO PEOPLE?
two people who are standing or doing something together, or who have some type of connection with each Other
-see also couple couple
::The pair are looking for sponsorship from local businesses.
pair of
::a pair of dancers
the pair of you/them
BrE spoken used when you are angry or annoyed with two people
::Oh, get out, the pair of you.
?TWO ANIMALS?
a) a male and a female animal that come together in order to breed
pair of
::a pair of doves
::a breeding pair
b) old use two horses that work together
I've only got one pair of hands
spoken used to say that you are busy and cannot do any more than you are already doing
an extra pair of hands
someone who helps you do something when you are busy
::Having an extra pair of hands during busy periods can take the pressure off.
a safe pair of hands
someone you can trust and depend on because they are sensible - used especially in news reports
::Colleagues regard him as a safe pair of hands.
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HINT sense 4
Do not use pair to talk about a husband and wife (or two people in a similar relationship). Use couple: They're such a nice couple (NOT pair).