couch
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verb \ˈkau̇ch\Definition of COUCH
transitive verb
1
: to lay (oneself) down for rest or sleep
2
: to embroider (a design) by laying down a thread and fastening it with small stitches at regular intervals
3
: to place or hold level and pointed forward ready for use
4
: to phrase or express in a specified manner <the comments were couched in strong terms>
intransitive verb
1
: to lie down or recline for sleep or rest
2
: to lie in ambush
See Examples of COUCH
- <I'm trying to couch this delicately: I don't think we should date anymore.>
- <I couched behind the partition so as to avoid an awkward situation with my ex.>
Origin of COUCH
Middle English, from Anglo-French cucher, from Latin collocare to set in place — more at collocate
First Known Use: 14th century
2couch
nounDefinition of COUCH
1
a : an article of furniture for sitting or reclining b : a couch on which a patient reclines when undergoing psychoanalysis
2
: the den of an animal (as an otter)
— on the couch
: receiving psychiatric treatment
Examples of COUCH
- <find yourself a place on the couch and make yourself at home>
Origin of COUCH
Middle English couche bed, from Anglo-French kuche, from cucher
First Known Use: 14th century
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