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accouplement
accouplement (əˈkʌpəlmənt) n (Building) a timber joist or beam that serves as a tie or support[C15: French, from accoupler, from Latin copulāre to couple]Accouplement
accouplement[ə′kəp·lə·mənt] (architecture) A pair of elements of a structure that are very close or touching, such as two columns. AccouplementPairs of closely spaced columns or pilasters; typically the abacuses of the capitals touch each other without being joined. accouplement accouplement The placement of columns or pilasters close together, in pairs. |