coupling vs pairing

coupling and pairing both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
coupling	Yes	No	No	No
pairing	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, coupling and pairing are synonyms defined as:

coupling and pairing: the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes

Other synonyms of coupling include conjugation, mating, sexual union, union.

coupling (noun)	pairing (noun)
the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes	the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects	the act of grouping things or people in pairs
a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together