copper

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) a reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
  2. Noun.  (countable) Something made of copper.
  3. Noun.  The reddish-brown colour/color of copper.
  4. Noun.  (countable) A copper coin.
  5. Noun.  (UK, archaic) A large pot, often used for heating water or washing clothes over a fire.
  6. Adjective.  Made of copper.
  7. Adjective.  Having the reddish-brown colour/color of copper.
  8. Verb.  To sheathe or coat with copper.
  9. Noun.  (slang, law enforcement) A policeman.

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