noun
- the craft or trade of making or repairing barrels, casks, and other wooden containers
- a workshop where barrels and casks are made or repaired
Examples
- He learned the ancient art of coopery from his grandfather.
- The coopery produced dozens of wine barrels each month.
- Traditional coopery requires skill in selecting and shaping wood.
- The old coopery was converted into a craft brewery.
- She visited the coopery to watch the craftsmen at work.
- Modern coopery still relies on many hand tools and techniques.