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accouplement

American  
[uh-kuhp-uhl-muhnt] / əˈkʌp əl mənt /

noun

  1. the act of coupling.

  2. something that couples, especially a tie or brace in building.

accouplement British  
/ əˈkʌpəlmənt /

noun

  1. a timber joist or beam that serves as a tie or support

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Etymology

Origin of accouplement

1475–85; accouple (< Middle French accopler; ac-, couple ) + -ment -ment

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