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Couple-close
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What's The Definition Of Couple-close?Synonyms | Synonyms for Couple-close: Related Terms | Find terms related to Couple-close: See Also | Couple-close In Webster's Dictionary \Cou"ple-close`\ (k?p"?-kl?s`), n.; pl.
{Couple-closes} (-kl?"s?z).
1. (Her.) A diminutive of the chevron, containing one fourth
of its surface. Couple-closes are generally borne one on
each side of a chevron, and the blazoning may then be
either a chevron between two couple-closes or chevron
cottised.
2. (Arch.) A pair of rafters framed together with a tie fixed
at their feet, or with a collar beam. [Engl.]
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