“+ verb
Etymology: Middle English uncouplen, from un- (II) + couplen to couple
transitive verb
1. : to loose (dogs) from a couple : release
uncoupled the hounds
2. : detach , disconnect
uncouples the 20-foot lengths of aluminum pipe — W.C.Fournier
uncouple railroad cars
uncouple their minds from all their usual interests — Susanne K. Langer
3. : to throw off or release a coupler of (a pipe organ)
intransitive verb
1. : to unleash hounds for the chase
uncouple in the western valley; let them go — Shakespeare
2. : to detach a connection
don't uncouple until she drains — Wirt Williams