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Couching
UK
/ˈkaʊtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈkaʊtʃɪŋ/
Translation of "couching" into Russian
couching
Noun
UK
/ˈkaʊtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈkaʊtʃɪŋ/
couching
couchings pl
The couching in the jacket made it more comfortable to wear.
Подкладка в куртке сделала её более удобной для ношения.
The couching of the animal was made of soft hay.
Подстилка животного была сделана из мягкого сена.
couch
Verbcouching
Gerund
couch
couches
couched Past Simple / Past Participle
couching Gerund
She couched her request in very polite terms.
Она изложила свою просьбу в очень вежливых выражениях.
He tried to couch his criticism in a more diplomatic way.
Он попытался сформулировать свою критику более дипломатично.
Definitions
couching
Noun
UK
/ˈkaʊtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈkaʊtʃɪŋ/
The act of expressing something in a particular way or style.
The couching of his apology was so vague that it left everyone confused.
A method of embroidery in which threads are laid on the surface of the fabric and fastened with small stitches.
The intricate couching on the tapestry added a rich texture to the design.
A surgical procedure for cataract removal, historically involving the dislocation of the lens.
Couching was a common practice in ancient times for treating cataracts.
couch
Verb
To express something in a particular way or with particular words.
She couched her criticism in very diplomatic terms.
To lie down in a low or concealed position, often for rest or in ambush.
The tiger couched in the tall grass, waiting for its prey.
couching
Adjective
UK
/ˈkaʊtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈkaʊtʃɪŋ/
Relating to or employing the embroidery technique of couching.
She selected a couching stitch to outline the design.
couching
Pres. Participle
UK
/ˈkaʊtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈkaʊtʃɪŋ/
Bending low or lying in a crouched position; crouching.
The couching tiger sprang forward without warning.