Definitions for: Cooper


[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



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: barrel maker, Frank Cooper, Gary Cooper, James Fenimore Cooper, Peter Cooper

See Also: actor, altruist, artificer, artisan, author, craftsman, histrion, industrialist, journeyman, make, philanthropist, player, role player, thespian, work, writer

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