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Rarecoops
The correct spelling is coops.
How to pronounce coops
noun
IPA: /kuːps/
Say it like: Coo-ps
The correct spelling is coops. A unit of a housing co-operative; a purchased apartment where the apartment owners collectively are responsible for maintenance of common areas and upkeep.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A unit of a housing co-operative; a purchased apartment where the apartment owners collectively are responsible for maintenance of common areas and upkeep.
- 2.Any co-operative, including housing, retail, utility, agricultural, banking or worker cooperatives.
- 3.Any shop owned by a co-operative.
- 4.A co-operative game, as opposed to a competitive game or deathmatch.
- 5.A basket, pen or enclosure for birds or small animals.
verb
- 1.To keep in a coop.
- 2.To shut up or confine in a narrow space; to cramp.
- 3.To unlawfully confine one or more voters to prevent them from casting their ballots in an election.
- 4.(law enforcement) Of a police officer: to sleep or relax while on duty.
- 5.To make or repair barrels, casks and other wooden vessels; to work upon in the manner of a cooper.
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