kop

¹ American

[kop] / kɒp /

noun

a hill.

kop. ² American

abbreviation

kopeck.

kop British

/ kɒp /

noun

a prominent isolated hill or mountain in southern Africa See inselberg

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Etymology

Origin of kop

1825–35; < Afrikaans: literally, head, hence high or top part. See cop ³

Example Sentences

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There was a pinpoint header for the opener, a trademark channel run and rounding of Lize Kop for the second, and a press and poach from the Spurs goalkeeper's error for the third.

From BBC

Salah's statistics deliver the evidence - but so much more lies beneath the numbers for the iconic Anfield figure labelled the 'Egyptian King' by his adoring followers on the Kop.

From BBC

Salah used Jota's trademark goal celebration after scoring Liverpool's final goal in a 4-2 win, then was moved to tears in front of the Kop as he applauded fans following the final whistle when they sang the Portuguese's song.

From BBC

Matters were resolved enough for Salah to subsequently make an early appearance as a substitute against Brighton at Anfield the following weekend, feeling the love from fans as he tapped his heart in front of the Kop after a 2-0 win - before departing for the Africa Cup Of Nations with Egypt.

From BBC

He turned away after silencing the taunts, cupping his ear to The Kop, who were stunned into silence after his sixth Premier League goal versus Liverpool.

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