kuːˈpeɪ

Definitions

1. noun

A small, often temporary, bridge or causeway, especially over a river or a ravine.

“The hikers used a coupee to cross the rushing stream.”

2. noun

In forestry, a coupee is a cleared area or a strip of land, often used for firebreaks or forest management.

“The foresters created a coupee to contain the wildfire.”