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Coppered — Copper Cop per, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Coppered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Coppering}.] To cover or coat with copper; to sheathe with sheets of copper; as, to copper a ship. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
coppered — cop·per || kÉ’pÉ™ n. (Cu) metallic chemical element; boiler; large copper or iron cooking pot (British); coin made of copper or bronze; reddish brown color; any of the small butterflies with copper color wings; cop, police officer (British… … English contemporary dictionary
coppered — past of copper … Useful english dictionary
Copper sheathing — was the practice of protecting the under water hull of a ship or boat through the use of copper plates affixed to the outside of the hull. It was pioneered and developed by the Royal Navy during the 18th century. Contents 1 Development 2 Humphry… … Wikipedia
Brass — For other uses, see Brass (disambiguation). Brass die, along with zinc and copper samples. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with varying properties.[1] In … Wikipedia
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HMS Calliope (1884) — HMS Calliope was a Calypso class third class cruiser of the Royal Navy which served from 1887 until 1951. Classified as both a small cruiser and a corvette, she exemplified the transitional nature of the late Victorian navy. She was among the… … Wikipedia
Copper — Cop per, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Coppered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Coppering}.] To cover or coat with copper; to sheathe with sheets of copper; as, to copper a ship. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Coppering — Copper Cop per, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Coppered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Coppering}.] To cover or coat with copper; to sheathe with sheets of copper; as, to copper a ship. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
copper — I. noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English coper, from Old English, from Late Latin cuprum copper, from Latin (aes) Cyprium, literally, Cyprian metal Date: before 12th century 1. a common reddish metallic element that is ductile… … New Collegiate Dictionary
