noun
- the process of coating or covering something with copper
- copper sheathing applied to the bottom of a ship’s hull to prevent damage from marine organisms
Usage: nautical
verb
- present participle of copper: coating or covering with copper
Examples
- The coppering of the ship’s hull took several weeks to complete.
- Regular maintenance of the coppering was essential for the vessel’s protection.
- The craftsman was coppering the decorative panels in his workshop.
- Historical ships relied on coppering to prevent wood rot and barnacle growth.
- The coppering process requires careful preparation of the surface.
- They are coppering the bottom of the boat before launching it.
- The old coppering had to be removed and replaced with fresh sheets.