What is another word for coopers?
Pronunciation: [kˈuːpəz] (IPA) 
Coopers, also known as barrel-makers, are artisans who specialize in manufacturing and repairing wooden containers used for storing and transporting liquids, such as wine, whiskey, and beer. The term "cooper" has a number of synonyms, including barrel-maker, cask-maker, and tun-maker. Other words that are closely related to cooper include cooperage, which refers to the craft and the workshop where coopers work, and barrelhouse, which is a storage facility for barrels. Other terms that might be used to describe people involved in the production of wooden containers include cooper smith, hooper, and bung hole driller. The work of the cooper has played an important role in the brewing and distilling industries for centuries, and continues to be an essential craft even in modern times.
