couching

couch·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kou-ching]
- /ˈkaʊ tʃɪŋ/
- /kaʊtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kou-ching]
- /ˈkaʊ tʃɪŋ/

Definitions of couching word

noun couching a method of embroidery in which the thread is caught down at intervals by another thread passed through the material from beneath 3
noun couching a pattern or work done by this method 3
noun couching a piece of furniture for seating from two to four people, typically in the form of a bench with a back, sometimes having an armrest at one or each end, and partly or wholly upholstered and often fitted with springs, tailored cushions, skirts, etc.; sofa. 1
noun couching a similar article of furniture, with a headrest at one end, on which some patients of psychiatrists or psychoanalysts lie while undergoing treatment. 1
noun couching a bed or other place of rest; a lounge; any place used for repose. 1
noun couching the lair of a wild beast. 1

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Origin of couching

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1325-75; See origin at couch, -ing1

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Parts of speech for Couching

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Couching

couching popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

couching usage trend in Literature

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