Popov

/ paˈpɔf /

noun

1. PopovAlexander Stepanovich18591906MRussianSCIENCE: physicist Alexander Stepanovich (alɪkˈsand ^ər stɪˈpanəvitʃ). 1859–1906, Russian physicist, the first to use an aerial in experiments with radio waves
2. PopovOleg (Konstantinovich)1930MRussianTHEATRE: clown Oleg ( Konstantinovich ). born 1930, Russian clown, a member of the Moscow Circus

Example Sentences

Workman told The Times that the case is similar to the battle over Barry Bonds’ 73rd home run ball in 2001, in which two fans — Alex Popov and Patrick Hayashi — claimed ownership of the historic ball.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Ionov and two alleged FSB agents - Aleksey Borisovich Sukhodolov and Yegor Sergeyevich Popov - have also been indicted in the US in connection with the case but are not under arrest.

From BBC

Gen. Ivan Popov, a top Russian commander who led forces holding off Ukraine’s counteroffensive, chided the Russian military leadership in a widely seen recording last year after he was removed from his post.

From New York Times

Gen. Ivan Popov, a career soldier and former top commander in Ukraine; and Lt.

From Seattle Times

Popov’s case may be different.

From Seattle Times