copper

A noun referring to a reddish-brown metallic element, or an object made from this metal, such as a coin or a cooking pot.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее красновато-коричневый металлический элемент или предмет, сделанный из этого металла, например, монету или кастрюлю.esElemento metálico de color rojizo-marrón, o un objeto hecho de este metal, como una moneda o una olla.frMétal de couleur rouge-brun, élément chimique, ou objet fabriqué dans ce métal, comme une pièce de monnaie ou un récipient.deEin rötlich-braunes Metall, das als chemisches Element und Werkstoff dient; auch ein Gegenstand aus diesem Metall, etwa eine Münze oder ein Kochgefäß.ptSubstantivo que designa o metal de cor avermelhada, elemento químico de símbolo Cu, ou um objeto feito desse metal, como uma moeda ou um recipiente.zh指一种红棕色的金属元素，也指用这种金属制成的物品，如硬币或锅。arاسم يدل على عنصر معدني لونه أحمر بني، أو على شيء مصنوع من هذا المعدن كالنقود أو الأواني.

1. Chemical element B1 formal scientific

   A reddish-brown metallic element (Cu) that is a good conductor of electricity and heat.

   • Copper is widely used in electrical wiring.
   • The statue was made of copper and turned green over time.
   • Copper pipes are common in plumbing systems.

   ruМедьesCobre (elemento químico)frcuivredeKupferptCobrezh铜arالنحاس

2. Coin B1 informal british

   A coin made of copper or a copper alloy, typically of low value.

   • He found a few coppers in his pocket.
   • The vending machine only accepts copper coins.
   • She gave the beggar a handful of coppers.

   ruМонетаesMoneda de cobrefrpièce de cuivredeKupfermünzeptMoeda de cobrezh铜币arنقود نحاسية

   Sinônimos: centpenny

3. Police officer B2 slang

   A slang term for a police officer.

   • The coppers arrived at the scene quickly.
   • He was arrested by the coppers for speeding.
   • Watch out, the coppers are patrolling this area.

   ruПолицейскийespolicía (coloquial)frPolicier (argot)dePolizistptPolicialzh警察arشرطي

   Sinônimos: bobbybullconstablecopfuzzheatlawmanpatrolmanpig

• coppers plural form
• coppers' possessive plural form
• copper's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to coat or plate with copper, or in informal contexts, to police or arrest someone (slang).

ruПокрывать или плакировать медью, а в неформальном контексте (сленг) — патрулировать или арестовывать кого-либо.esCubrir o chapar con cobre, y en contexto informal (jerga) — patrullar o arrestar a alguien.frRecouvrir ou plaquer de cuivre ; en argot, patrouiller ou arrêter quelqu'un.deMit Kupfer überziehen oder plattieren; umgangssprachlich (Polizeijargon) auch: jemanden auf Streife überwachen oder festnehmen.ptCobrir ou revestir com cobre; no sentido informal (gíria policial), patrulhar ou prender alguém.zh用铜覆盖或镀铜；非正式（俚语）中指警察巡逻或逮捕某人。arيعني تغطية شيء أو طلاءه بالنحاس، وفي الاستعمال العامي الشرطي: مراقبة أو دورية أو اعتقال شخص ما.

1. To cover with copper C1 formal

   To coat or plate an object with a layer of copper.

   • The ship's hull was coppered to prevent barnacles.
   • They coppered the bottom of the boat for protection.
   • The artisan coppered the decorative bowl.

   ruПокрывать медьюesRecubrir con cobrefrcuivrerdeMit Kupfer überziehenptCobrir com cobrezh镀铜arتغطية بالنحاس

   Sinônimos: coatcopperplatefaceplatesheathe

• coppered past participle
• coppered past simple
• coppering present participle
• coppers third person singular