accouplement
Americannoun
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the act of coupling.
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something that couples, especially a tie or brace in building.
noun
Etymology
Origin of accouplement
1475–85; accouple (< Middle French accopler; see ac-, couple) + -ment -ment
Example Sentences
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He proposed the "accouplement" of A.F.L. and C.I.O., cynically putting his old friend Phil Murray on the block.
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