pair

n 1: a set of two similar things considered as a unit [syn: {brace}]

2: two items of the same kind [syn: {couple}, {doubleton}, {twosome},

{twain}, {brace}, {span}, {yoke}, {couplet}, {distich}, {duo},

{duet}, {dyad}, {duad}]

3: two people considered as a unit

4: a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value

v 1: form a pair or pairs; "The two old friends paired off" [syn:

{pair off}, {partner off}, {couple}]

2: bring two objects, ideas, or people together; "This fact is

coupled to the other one" [syn: {match}, {mate}, {couple},

{twin}]

3: make love; "Birds mate in the Spring" [syn: {copulate}, {mate},

{couple}]

AIR

A future {infrared} standard from {IrDA}. AIR will

provide in-room multipoint to multipoint connectivity. AIR

supports a data rate of 4 Mbps at a distance of 4 metres, and

250 Kbps at up to 8 metres. It is designed for cordless

connections to multiple peripherals and meeting room

collaboration applications.

See also {IrDA Data} and {IrDA Control}

(1999-10-14)