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uncouple

verb un·cou·ple \-ˈkə-pəl\

: to separate or disconnect (something) from something else

Full Definition of UNCOUPLE

transitive verb
1
:  to release (dogs) from a pair of joined collars
2
:  detach, disconnect <uncouple railroad cars>
— un·cou·pler \-p(ə-)lər\ noun
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First Known Use of UNCOUPLE

14th century

Related to UNCOUPLE

Synonyms
break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, sever, split, sunder, separate, unlink, unyoke
Antonyms
join, link, unify, unite

Rhymes with UNCOUPLE

decouple, quadruple, quintuple, sextuple

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