copper (n.)

  1. a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

    [ Syn: cu , cu , atomic number 29 , atomic number 29 ]

  2. a copper penny

  3. uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

    [ Syn: bull , cop , fuzz , pig ]

  4. a reddish-brown color resembling the color of polished copper

    [ Syn: copper color ]

  5. any of various small butterflies of the family Lycaenidae having coppery wings

    copper (v.)

  1. coat with a layer of copper

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