Combiner

com·bine  (km-bn)

v. com·bined, com·bin·ing, com·bines

v.tr.

1. To bring into a state of unity; merge.

2. To join (two or more substances) to make a single substance, such as a chemical compound; mix.

3. To possess or exhibit in combination: The choreography, which combines artistry and athletics, is extremely innovative.

4. (kmbn) To harvest (a grain crop) using a cutting, threshing, and cleaning machine.

v.intr.

1. To become united; coalesce.

2. To join forces for a common purpose. See Synonyms at join.

3. Chemistry To form a compound.

4. (kmbn) To harvest a grain crop using a cutting, threshing, and cleaning machine: "Norwegian bachelor farmers combining in their antique McCormacks" Garrison Keillor.

n. (kmbn)

1. A power-operated harvesting machine that cuts, threshes, and cleans grain.

2. An association of people or groups united for the furtherance of political or commercial interests.

3. A combination.

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[Middle English combinen, from Old French combiner, from Late Latin combnre : Latin com-, com- + bn, two by two; see dwo- in Indo-European roots.]

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com·biner n.