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Cooper

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Coo·per  (kpr, kpr), Gary 1901-1961.
American actor who gained fame for his portrayals of strong, quiet heroes. He won an Academy Award for Sergeant York (1941) and High Noon (1952).
Cooper, James Fenimore 1789-1851.
American novelist who is best remembered for his novels of frontier life, such as The Last of the Mohicans (1826).
coop·er  (kpr)
n.
One that makes or repairs wooden barrels and tubs.
[Middle English couper, from Middle Dutch kper, from kpe, basket, tub; see coop.]
cooper v.
cooper·age n.
cooper
Noun
a person who makes or repairs barrels or casks [see coop1]
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Noun1.CooperCooper - 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)
Peter Cooper
2.CooperCooper - United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961)
Frank Cooper, Gary Cooper
3.CooperCooper - United States novelist noted for his stories of American Indians and the frontier life (1789-1851)
James Fenimore Cooper
4.Coopercooper - a craftsman who makes or repairs wooden barrels or tubs
barrel maker
artisan, journeyman, artificer, craftsman - a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
Verb1.cooper - make barrels and casks
make - make by shaping or bringing together constituents; "make a dress"; "make a cake"; "make a wall of stones"
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When in July, 1826, Cooper landed in England with his wife and family, he carried his Indian memories and associations with him.
The Prairie by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
It was with greater satisfaction that they welcomed his success, since Perkins and Cooper had fallen upon evil days: Cooper drank like a fish, and just before Tom Perkins took his degree the linendrapers filed their petition in bankruptcy.
Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
(Strictly speaking, Daniel Cooper was one figure of the anglaise.
War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
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