cooper
Translation
cooper, barrel maker
Examples
The cooper skillfully shaped the wooden staves.
The cooper skilfully shaped the wooden staves.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) cooper a person who makes barrels The cooper is a master of his craft.
Similar Words
Synonyms: barrel maker, cask maker
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'kūper' (cooper), from 'kūpe' (cask, tub), which is related to the word 'cup'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a cooper putting 'hoops' on a barrel. The 'oo' sound in 'cooper' is like 'hoop'.