Word
cooper
Phoneticscoop·er
US/ˈkupɝ/
UK/kˈuːpɐ/
Definitions
01barrel maker
n. a person who makes or repairs wooden barrels and buckets.
n. a craftsman skilled in the construction and repair of wooden staved vessels, including barrels, casks, and tubs.
“The museum had a workshop where a cooper showed how to build a barrel.”
“Historically, the cooper was an essential member of any maritime community, ensuring that water and salted meats remained sealed in airtight casks.”
Technical
Usage
The term is now largely restricted to historical contexts or specialized artisanal industries like whiskey aging.
Synonyms
02to make barrels
v. to make or fix wooden barrels.
v. to perform the work of a cooper; to construct or repair staved wooden containers.
“He spent his life learning how to cooper barrels for the local vineyard.”
“The apprentice spent three years learning to cooper before he was allowed to work on the large wine vats.”
Archaic
Usage
Usually used as an intransitive verb in historical descriptions of the trade.
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