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uncoupling
un·cou·ple
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ʌnˈkʌp
əl
/
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verb,
un·cou·pled,
un·cou·pling.
verb (used with object)
1.
to release the coupling or link between; disconnect; let go:
to uncouple railroad cars.
verb (used without object)
2.
to become unfastened; let go:
The glider uncoupled from the tow plane.
Origin:
1300–50;
Middle English
unco
(
u
)
plen;
see
un-
2
,
couple
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uncouple
(ʌnˈkʌp
ə
l)
—
vb
1.
to disconnect or unfasten or become disconnected or unfastened
2.
(
tr
) to set loose; release
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Word Origin & History
uncouple
c.1300, from
un-
(2) +
couple
(v.). Cf. M.Du. ontcoppelen.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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