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ALL meanings of coping

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  • noun coping the sloping top course of a wall, usually made of masonry or brick 3
  • noun coping the top layer of a masonry wall, usually sloped to carry off water 3
  • noun coping a long mantle, especially of silk, worn by ecclesiastics over the alb or surplice in processions and on other occasions. 1
  • noun coping any cloaklike or canopylike covering. 1
  • noun coping the sky. 1
  • noun coping a coping. 1
  • noun coping Metallurgy. the upper half of a flask. Compare drag (def 32). 1
  • verb without object coping to struggle or deal, especially on fairly even terms or with some degree of success (usually followed by with): I will try to cope with his rudeness. 1
  • verb without object coping to face and deal with responsibilities, problems, or difficulties, especially successfully or in a calm or adequate manner: After his breakdown he couldn't cope any longer. 1
  • verb without object coping Archaic. to come into contact; meet (usually followed by with). 1
  • verb with object coping to barter; trade; exchange. 1
  • noun coping The top, typically sloping, course of a brick or stone wall. 1
  • noun coping (architecture) The top layer of a brick wall, especially one that slopes in order to throw off water. 0
  • noun coping (psychology) The process of managing taxing circumstances, expending effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems, and seeking to master, minimize, reduce or tolerate stress or conflict. 0
  • noun coping (falconry) Clipping the beak or talons of a bird. 0
  • verb coping present participle of cope. 0
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