2. (Arch.)
Defn: A pair of rafters framed together with a tie fixed at their feet, or with a collar beam. [Engl.]
COUPLEMENT
Cou"ple*ment (kp"'l-ment), n. Etym: [Cf. OF. couplement.]
Defn: Union; combination; a coupling; a pair. [Obs.] Shak.
And forth together rode, a goodly couplement. Spenser.
COUPLER
Coup"ler (kp"lr), n.
Defn: One who couples; that which couples, as a link, ring, or shackle, to connect cars. Coupler of an organ, a contrivance by which any two or more of the ranks of keys, or keys and pedals, are connected so as to act together when the organ is played.
COUPLET Coup"let (-lt), n. Etym: [F. couplet, dim. of couple. See Couple, n. ]
Defn: Two taken together; a pair or couple; especially two lines of verse that rhyme with each other. A sudden couplet rushes on your mind. Crabbe.
COUPLING
Coup"ling (-lng), n.
1. The act of bringing or coming together; connection; sexual union.