1. Plural of coucher; people or animals that lie down or recline.
Usage: Uncommon in modern usage; primarily found in historical or literary contexts.
2. In heraldry, a lion or other beast depicted in a lying position.
Usage: Heraldic term; specialized usage in coat-of-arms description.

Examples

• The couchers in the garden rested in the shade during the hot afternoon.
• Medieval manuscripts depicted various couchers among the heraldic symbols.
• The artist drew several couchers positioned along the riverbank.
• In heraldry, couchers are distinguished from standing or leaping beasts.