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couching.

The act of one who couches.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkaʊt͡ʃɪŋ/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. The act of one who couches.

  2. The act of one who couches. An early, largely obsolete, method of treating a cataract by using a sharp object to displace the opaque lens in the eye.

  3. The act of one who couches. Embroidering by laying the materials upon the surface of the foundation, instead of drawing them through.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English couchynge; equivalent to couch + -ing.

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