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