n. [ AS. c&unr_;f, fr. L. cupa a tub, cask; also, F. cuve. Cf. Kive, Coop. ] 1. (Brewing) A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash tub. Ure. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Bleaching) A bleaching vat; a kier. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Mining) A large vat used in dressing ores. [ 1913 Webster ]