Pronunciation: /kup/
noun a small enclosure or cage for poultry
A1 I keep my chickens in a coop.
A2 The coop needs to be cleaned regularly.
B1 The coop was built by hand using recycled materials.
B2 The coop is equipped with automatic doors for the chickens to come in and out.
C1 The coop is spacious and well-ventilated, providing a comfortable environment for the chickens.
C2 The coop has a solar-powered heating system to keep the chickens warm in the winter.
verb to confine in a coop
A1 The chickens coop together at night for safety.
A2 I need to coop up the rabbits before it gets dark.
B1 The farmer coops the hens to protect them from predators.
B2 The wildlife sanctuary coops injured birds until they are ready to be released.
C1 The zoo coops certain animals to monitor their health and behavior.
C2 During the research study, the scientists cooped the monkeys in individual cages for observation.
formal The farmers decided to establish a cooperative to manage the distribution of their products.
informal Let's all pitch in and build a chicken coop in the backyard.
slang I heard the new startup is a real coop, everyone there is like family.
figurative The team worked together seamlessly, like a well-oiled coop.
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