accouplement

[ uh-kuhp-uhl-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of coupling.
2. something that couples, especially a tie or brace in building.

accouplement

/ əˈkʌpəlmənt /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of accouplement¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of accouplement¹

C15: French, from accoupler, from Latin copulāre to couple

Example Sentences

But, knowing Mr. Lewis, they wanted to know a couple of facts about the accouplement before they started applause.

From Time Magazine Archive

Said Mr. Lewis: "It is obvious that if accouplement* could be achieved . . . the results would be advantageous and in the public interest."

From Time Magazine Archive

He proposed the "accouplement" of A.F.L. and C.I.O., cynically putting his old friend Phil Murray on the block.

From Time Magazine Archive

De quel accouplement fabuleux d'une limace et d'un paon, de quelles antithèses génésiaques, de quel suintement sébacé peut avoir été générée cette chose qu'on appelle M. Gustave Courbet?

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