Cooper (n.)

  1. 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)

    [ Syn: cooper , peter cooper ]

  2. United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961)

    [ Syn: cooper , gary cooper , frank cooper ]

  3. United States novelist noted for his stories of American Indians and the frontier life (1789-1851)

    [ Syn: cooper , james fenimore cooper ]

  4. a craftsman who makes or repairs wooden barrels or tubs

    [ Syn: barrel maker ]

    cooper (v.)

  1. make barrels and casks

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