cooperage; cooper [KOO-per-ihj]
1. The work, as well as the place of business of a cooper, a craftsman who makes or repairs barrels or casks. 2. cooperage also describes the articles (barrels, etc.) made by a cooper. 3. In wineries, cooperage refers to the wine storage capacity in such containers.
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