Cooper - Definition
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:
cooper, barrel maker]
v 1: make barrels and casks
