Cop
[kɒp] or [kɑp]
Definition
(n.) The top of a thing; the head; a crest.
(n.) A conical or conical-ended mass of coiled thread, yarn, or roving, wound upon a spindle, etc.
(n.) A tube or quill upon which silk is wound.
(n.) Same as Merlon.
(n.) A policeman.
Checker: Quincy
Definition
n. a conical ball of thread on a spindle—also Cop′pin: (obs.) a top or head of anything.—adj. Copped rising to a cop or head.
v.t. (slang) to capture.—ns. Cop Cop′per (slang) a policeman.
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