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copper

/ˈkɑpəɹ/noun, verb2 syllables

Copper means: uncomplimentary terms for a policeman.

Synonyms for copper19

noun, as in uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

bull, cop, fuzz, pig

noun, as in 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

Cu, atomic number 29

noun, as in a reddish-brown color resembling the color of polished copper

copper color

also used for copper

coppern, coppery, copperish, constable, 5-O, alphabet, barney, beatsman, bizzie, bluebottle, bluecoat, blue heeler

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What does copper mean?6

noun

1

uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

2

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

3

a reddish-brown color resembling the color of polished copper

4

a copper penny

5

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

verb

1

coat with a layer of copper

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with copper?7

two syllables

properhopperchoppershoppertopperstopper

three syllables

improper
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Copper in a sentence

  • Copper plays an important role in nerve conduction, bone growth and hormone secretion.Cangarejo
  • Iran is rich in mineral resources, including zinc, copper, gold, and iron ore.Amastan
  • Gold, silver, copper, and iron are widely used metals.carlosalberto
  • Contaminants included arsenic, copper, cadmium, lead and other metals.CM
  • In that chest there are many old coins made of copper, silver and gold.dzouras
  • Afghanistan also has considerable mineral resources, including copper, lithium, and rare earth elements.always
  • Copper figures of animals, people, birds, arrowheads, and various household items were found here.Nicat
  • Copper is both ductile and conductive, making it ideal for electrical wiring.Auride

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Forms of copper

as a noun

plural
coppers

as a verb

past tense
coppered
present participle
coppering
third-person singular
coppers
past participle
coppered