copper-bottomed

• Utilisé en anglais britannique pour décrire quelque chose de totalement fiable, digne de confiance ou financièrement sûr.

Used in British English to describe something that is completely reliable, trustworthy, or financially secure.

1. Having a copper bottomC1formal

   Having a bottom made of or covered with copper, typically used for ships or cooking vessels.

   à fond de cuivre

   • The antique pot was copper-bottomed and highly polished.
   • The ship was copper-bottomed to protect against barnacles.
   • Copper-bottomed pans are prized for their even heat distribution.

• Verbe signifiant rendre quelque chose financièrement sûr ou garanti, souvent utilisé dans un contexte d'investissements ou de garanties.

A verb meaning to make something financially secure or reliable, often used in the context of investments or guarantees.

1. Provide with a copper bottomC2formalbritish

   To cover the bottom of a ship or a container with copper, typically for protection against corrosion or marine organisms.

   doubler en cuivre

   • The shipyard workers copper-bottomed the hull to prevent barnacle growth.
   • They copper-bottomed the old fishing boat to extend its life.
   • The vessel was copper-bottomed before its long voyage.

   Synonymescopper