cop

A1
Pronunciation
/kɒp/
/kɑp/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A spider.

2 Definition

(law enforcement) A police officer or prison guard.

3 Definition

(crafts) The ball of thread wound on to the spindle in a spinning machine.

4 Definition

The top, summit, especially of a hill.

5 Definition

The crown (of the head); also the head itself.

Example Sentences
  • The stature is bowed down in age, the cop is depressed.
6 Definition

A tube or quill upon which silk is wound.

7 Definition

A merlon.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To obtain, to purchase (as in drugs), to get hold of, to take.

2 Definition

To (be forced to) take; to receive; to shoulder; to bear, especially blame or punishment for a particular instance of wrongdoing.

Example Sentences
  • When caught, he would often cop a vicious blow from his father
3 Definition

(trainspotting) To see and record a railway locomotive for the first time.

4 Definition

To steal.

5 Definition

To adopt.

6 Definition

To earn by bad behavior.

7 Definition

(usually with “to”) to admit, especially to a crime.

Example Sentences
  • Harold copped to being known as "Dirty Harry".
8 Definition

For a pimp to recruit a prostitute into the stable.