noun
tup
Tup (noun) means a male sheep.
noun
1
A male sheep.
2
The striking head of a hammer, especially one driven by steam.
"Those familiar with drop forging are accustomed to sizing drop hammers as 1 ton or 5 ton or whatever. This measure of the size is simply the weight of the tup. The total weight of the helve of No 2 is about 6.4 tons."
— Dr J. McQuaid, The 'Size' of the No.2 Hammer (1991)
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English tupe (compare Scots tuip); its ultimate origin is unknown.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of tup?
"tup" (noun) means a male sheep.
What is another word for tup?
Other words for "tup" include ram.
What are the different meanings of tup?
"tup" has 2 main meanings: 1. A male sheep; 2. The striking head of a hammer, especially one driven by steam.
