Co (Noun)
Meaning 1
A hard ferromagnetic silver-white bivalent or trivalent metallic element; a trace element in plant and animal nutrition.
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Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 2
An odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon.
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Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 3
One who refuses to serve in the armed forces on grounds of conscience.
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Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a co, John had to explain to the court why he could not bring himself to bear arms and participate in military operations.
- Many countries grant the right to refuse military service as a co, often offering alternative service instead.
- Her co status meant she would be working in a hospital instead of serving overseas with her fellow draftees.
- Being a co took a lot of courage for James, especially in a society that prized patriotism and military service above all else.
- Emily had been raised by her family to respect her conscience, which led her to become a co and challenge the country's laws.
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Meaning 4
A state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains.
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Nouns denoting spatial position.