Meaning & use
cooper
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A person who makes or repairs wooden casks and barrels.
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The village cooper had crafted barrels for the local brewery for over thirty years.
Few coopers remain today, since most barrels are now mass-produced.
A note on using this word
Also a common English surname, originally derived from the occupation, much like 'Smith' or 'Baker.'
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barrel maker
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