Meaning of COOPER
| Pronunciation: | | 'koopur, 'koopur
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- [n] a craftsman who makes or repairs wooden barrels or tubs
- [n] United States novelist noted for his stories of indians and the frontier life (1789-1851)
- [n] United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961)
- [n] United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York city to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
- [v] make barrels and casks
- [v] work as a cooper
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| | Synonyms: | | barrel maker, Frank Cooper, Gary Cooper, James Fenimore Cooper, Peter Cooper |
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| | See Also: | | actor, altruist, artificer, artisan, author, craftsman, histrion, industrialist, journeyman, make, philanthropist, player, role player, thespian, work, writer | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Coop"er\ (?; 277), n. [From {Coop}.]
One who makes barrels, hogsheads, casks, etc.
\Coop"er\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Coopered}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Coopering}.]
To do the work of a cooper upon; as, to cooper a cask or
barrel.
\Coop"er\, n.
Work done by a cooper in making or repairing barrels, casks,
etc.; the business of a cooper.
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