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couching

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The act of one who couches.

Other meanings

2. noun

An early, largely obsolete, method of treating a cataract by using a sharp object to displace the opaque lens in the eye.

3. noun

Embroidering by laying the materials upon the surface of the foundation, instead of drawing them through.

4. verb

present participle and gerund of couch.

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