uncouple in German
uncouple in German is abhängen, abkuppeln, loslösen — uncouple means to separate one thing from something it was joined to.
uncouple in German
abhängen
(transitive) To disconnect or detach one thing from another.
abkuppeln
(transitive) To disconnect or detach one thing from another.
loslösen
(transitive) To disconnect or detach one thing from another.
What does "uncouple" mean?
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verb To separate one thing from something it was joined to.
"The driver remained at his post, while telling fireman Jim Nightall to get down on the track and run back to uncouple the burning wagon from the rest."
- verb To become detached or separated on its own.
- verb To free dogs from the couples that join them together.
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uncouple in a sentence
- The driver remained at his post, while telling fireman Jim Nightall to get down on the track and run back to uncouple the burning wagon from the rest.
- The railway workers uncoupled the cars near the tail end of the train.
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What is "uncouple" in German?
"uncouple" in German is abhängen, abkuppeln, loslösen. uncouple means: To separate one thing from something it was joined to.
Are there other ways to say "uncouple" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "uncouple": abhängen, abkuppeln, loslösen.
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