couching Meaning & Definition
/ˈkaʊt͡ʃɪŋ/
What Does Couching Mean?
Couching is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of couch. As a noun, it means 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. Embroidering by laying the materials upon the surface of the foundation, instead of drawing them through. As a noun, it means The act of one who couches.
Couching at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkaʊt͡ʃɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | couchings |
Couching Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of couch.
Couching as a Noun
- 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. Embroidering by laying the materials upon the surface of the foundation, instead of drawing them through.
- An early, largely obsolete, method of treating a cataract by using a sharp object to displace the opaque lens in the eye.
- Embroidering by laying the materials upon the surface of the foundation, instead of drawing them through.
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Noun
- The act of one who couches.
Synonyms of Couching
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Couching synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Couching
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Couching in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
couching
couching (plural couchings)
Words That Rhyme With Couching
Origin of Couching
From Middle English couchynge; equivalent to couch + -ing.
How Do You Say Couching?
Couching is pronounced //ˈkaʊt͡ʃɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.