accouplement

American

[uh-kuhp-uhl-muhnt] / əˈkʌp əl mənt /

noun

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

accouplement British

/ əˈkʌpəlmənt /

noun

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; see ac-, couple) + -ment -ment

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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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