copping

[ kop-ing ]

noun

1. the winding of yarn into a cap from a cone, bobbin, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of copping¹

First recorded in 1785–95; cop ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Mattel successfully marketed them with jingles copping to the aspirational nature of their use.

From The Daily Beast

“What a let down, £8 [$12] for a greasy, limp, fatty mess,” declared Andy Copping after a trip to Five Guys.

From The Daily Beast

The first look that Copping sent out was an elegant pencil silhouette for an imaginary woman named Catherine.

From The Daily Beast

Creative director Peter Copping staged an extravagant exhibit of all things feminine...with a hint of punk.

From The Daily Beast

I'll go like the biggest gentleman of all, or like the sleuth I am, but no child-rescuing and kid-copping for me!

From Project Gutenberg

"Poison is entirely out of the question," was Dr. Copping's reply.

From Project Gutenberg

Weve got the jump on the other fellows by copping the first game, said Robson.

From Project Gutenberg

But they's nothing to prevent me from copping down the letter so as you can read what it says and here it is.

From Project Gutenberg

But that's impossible Al but they's nothing to keep me from copping it off.

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