- Coopering
- Cooper \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. [1913 Webster]
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Coopering
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Coopering — Coop er*ing, n. Work done by a cooper in making or repairing barrels, casks, etc.; the business of a cooper. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
coopering — noun ( s) : the work or trade of a cooper … Useful english dictionary
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cooper — I. noun Etymology: Middle English couper, cowper, from Middle Dutch cūper (from cūpe cask) or Middle Low German kūper, from kūpe cask; Middle Dutch cūpe & Middle Low German kūpe, from Latin cupa; akin to Greek kypellon cup more at hive Date: 14th … New Collegiate Dictionary
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Cant frames — Cant Cant, n. [OF., edge, angle, prof. from L. canthus the iron ring round a carriage wheel, a wheel, Gr. ? the corner of the eye, the felly of a wheel; cf. W. cant the stake or tire of a wheel. Cf. {Canthus}, {Canton}, {Cantle}.] 1. A corner;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cant timbers — Cant Cant, n. [OF., edge, angle, prof. from L. canthus the iron ring round a carriage wheel, a wheel, Gr. ? the corner of the eye, the felly of a wheel; cf. W. cant the stake or tire of a wheel. Cf. {Canthus}, {Canton}, {Cantle}.] 1. A corner;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cooper — 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. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
