verb
uncouple
Uncouple (verb) means to separate one thing from something it was joined to.
verb
1
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."
— Benedict le Vay, The heroes of Soham (2022)
"The railway workers uncoupled the cars near the tail end of the train."
"We uncoupled the trailer and left it behind."
2
To become detached or separated on its own.
3
To free dogs from the couples that join them together.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English uncouple, made up of un- plus couple.
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What is the meaning of uncouple?
"uncouple" (verb) means to separate one thing from something it was joined to.
What is another word for uncouple?
Other words for "uncouple" include decouple.
What is the opposite of uncouple?
The opposite of "uncouple" is couple.
What are the different meanings of uncouple?
"uncouple" has 3 main meanings: 1. To separate one thing from something it was joined to; 2. To become detached or separated on its own; 3. To free dogs from the couples that join them together.
