Synonyms for uncouple
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : uhn-kuhp-uh l |
| Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈkʌp əl |
Top 10 synonyms for uncouple
Définition of uncouple
Origin :- c.1300, from un- (2) "opposite of" + couple (v.). Cf. Middle Dutch ontcoppelen. Related: Uncoupled; uncoupling.
- verb detach
- There was no need for the firemen to uncouple a line of hose from the reel.
- Extract from : « From Place to Place » by Irvin S. Cobb
- Tell Pedro the moment he hears the bell ring to uncouple the rear car.
- Extract from : « Jack North's Treasure Hunt » by Roy Rockwood
- It will then uncouple, discharge one hopper, and go back on Mass-Time.
- Extract from : « The Lost Kafoozalum » by Pauline Ashwell
- I've got to get to the rear now, to uncouple a car we have to leave here.
- Extract from : « All He Knew » by John Habberton
- Andrews told his engineer to uncouple the baggage car from the box car, and then wait for him.
- Extract from : « Stories Of Georgia » by Joel Chandler Harris
- I would give a signal for him to uncouple his engine and follow at full speed.
- Extract from : « Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew » by Robert McReynolds
- Dragged backwards behind the female, the poor fellow strives to uncouple himself.
- Extract from : « The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles » by Jean Henri Fabre
- Nothing was left to do save, as the Ambassador said, to "uncouple the dogs of war and let them run."
- Extract from : « The Life of John of Barneveld, 1609-15, Volume I. » by John Lothrop Motley
- These at once hurried forward and began to uncouple the engine with its tender and three baggage-cars.
- Extract from : « Brave Deeds of Union Soldiers » by Samuel Scoville
- To get them out it was necessary to uncouple a number of pipes, cams, gears and wires.
- Extract from : « The Motor Boys Over the Rockies » by Clarence Young
Antonyms for uncouple
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