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coop

The correct spelling is coop.

How to pronounce coop

/kuːp/
noun

IPA: /kuːp/

Say it like: Coo-p

The correct spelling is coop. A basket, pen or enclosure for birds or small animals.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A basket, pen or enclosure for birds or small animals.
  2. 2.A wickerwork basket (kipe) or other enclosure for catching fish.
  3. 3.A narrow place of confinement, a cage; a jail, a prison.
  4. 4.A barrel or cask for holding liquids.
  5. 5.A cart with sides and ends made from boards, enabling it to carry manure, etc.

verb

  1. 1.To keep in a coop.
  2. 2.To shut up or confine in a narrow space; to cramp.
  3. 3.To unlawfully confine one or more voters to prevent them from casting their ballots in an election.
  4. 4.(law enforcement) Of a police officer: to sleep or relax while on duty.
  5. 5.To make or repair barrels, casks and other wooden vessels; to work upon in the manner of a cooper.

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