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uncouple

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb uncouple has 1 sense
  1. uncouple, decouple - disconnect or separate; "uncouple the hounds"
    --1 is one way to disconnect
    Antonyms: couple, couple on, couple up
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Something ----s something

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Uncouple

Definition:

Verb

1. To separate or detach something that is joined or linked together.

2. To separate a couple, especially in the context of animals or vehicles.

Senses:

Noun

1. The act of separating or detaching something that is joined or linked together.

2. The state of being uncoupled; separation.

Usages:

1. Mary uncoupled the train cars before they could continue along the track.

2. The farmers uncoupled the oxen from the plow and let them graze in the field.

3. The mechanic needed to uncouple the engine from the transmission in order to repair it.

4. The disagreement became so insurmountable that the couple decided to uncouple and pursue separate paths.

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