26984 words

coppers

8 definitions • 8 examples
1
a chemical element that is a reddish-brown metal, used especially for making wire and coins:

Examples:

They mine a lot of copper around these parts.
One of the properties of copper is that it conducts heat and electricity very well.
2
the reddish-brown colour of the metal copper:

Examples:

The copper of Rosie's hair shone in the sunlight.
3

Examples:

I gave him a few coppers.
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made of or relating to the metal copper:

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6
having the reddish-brown colour of the metal copper:

Examples:

Her copper hair was pulled up and piled on top of her head.
He had piercing black eyes, copper skin and blue-black curling hair.
7
a soft, red-brown metal, used mostly in electrical equipment and for making wire and coins
8
(of) a bright red-brown color

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