com·bine
(kəm-bīń)
[Middle English combinen, from Old French combiner, from Late Latin combīnāre, Latin com-, com-, + bīnī, two by two.]
verb: -bined, -bin·ing, -bines.
transitive verb
- To bring into a state of unity; merge.
- To join (two or more substances) to make a single substance, such as a chemical compound; mix.
- To possess or exhibit in combination: The choreography, which combines artistry and athletics, is extremely innovative.
- To harvest (a grain crop) using a cutting, threshing, and cleaning machine.
intransitive verb
- To become united; coalesce.
- To join forces for a common purpose. See synonyms at join
- Chemistry To form a compound.
- To harvest a grain crop using a cutting, threshing, and cleaning machine: “Norwegian bachelor farmers combining in their antique McCormacks” (Garrison Keillor)
noun
- A power-operated harvesting machine that cuts, threshes, and cleans grain.
- An association of people or groups united for the furtherance of political or commercial interests.
- A combination.
derivatives
- com·bińer
- noun
