UNCOUPLE


Meaning of UNCOUPLE in English

“+ 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

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