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couch

1. couch \'kau.ch\ vb [ME couchen, fr. MF coucher, fr. L collocare to set 
   in place] 1: to lay (oneself) down for rest or sleep  2: to embroider (a 
   design) by laid threads fastened by small stitches at r egular intervals 3: 
   to place or hold level and pointed forward ready for use  4: to phrase in a 
   specified manner  5: to treat (a cataract) by displacing the lens of the 
   eye into the vitreo us humor 1: to lie down or recline for sleep or rest  
   2: to lie in ambush 
2. couch n 1: an article of furniture (as a bed) for sitting or reclining; 
   specifX : SOFA 2: the den of an animal (as an otter)