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cope

/kəʊp/

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verb

Bewältigen, fertig werden mit

To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.

Examples :

"I thought I would never be able to cope with life after the amputation, but I have learned how to be happy again."

Ich dachte, ich würde das Leben nach der Amputation nie bewältigen können, aber ich habe gelernt, wieder glücklich zu sein.

ability mind attitude action human being essential

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verb

Gehren, auf Gehrung schneiden

To cut and form a mitred joint in wood or metal.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully coped the edges of the wooden beams to create a strong, seamless joint. "

Der Zimmermann gehrte die Kanten der Holzbalken sorgfältig, um eine starke, nahtlose Verbindung zu schaffen.

technical work building industry essential

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verb

Stutzen

To clip the beak or talons of a bird.

Examples :

"The falconer had to cope the young hawk's talons to prevent injuries during training. "

Der Falkner musste die Krallen des jungen Falken stutzen, um Verletzungen während des Trainings zu vermeiden.

animal bird essential

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noun

Chorkleidung, Messgewand

A long, loose cloak worn by a priest, deacon, or bishop when presiding over a ceremony other than the Mass.

Examples :

"The priest wore a beautiful cope during the confirmation ceremony. "

Der Priester trug während der Firmung eine wunderschöne Chorkleidung.

religion ritual wear theology essential

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noun

Umhang, Mantel

Any covering such as a canopy or a mantle.

Examples :

"The tent's cope provided shade from the strong afternoon sun. "

Der Umhang des Zeltes spendete Schatten vor der starken Nachmittagssonne.

wear item essential

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noun

Himmel, Firmament

The vault or canopy of the skies, heavens etc.

Examples :

"The ancient sailors believed the stars were embedded in the cope of the night sky. "

Die alten Seefahrer glaubten, dass die Sterne im Firmament des Nachthimmels eingebettet waren.

astronomy space mythology essential

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noun

Abdeckung, Mauerabdeckung

A covering piece on top of a wall exposed to the weather, usually made of metal, masonry, or stone, and sloped to carry off water.

Examples :

"The new house's roof needed a new cope to protect the exposed brick wall from the rain. "

Das Dach des neuen Hauses benötigte eine neue Mauerabdeckung, um die freiliegende Ziegelmauer vor Regen zu schützen.

architecture material building essential

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noun

Oberkasten

(foundry) The top part of a sand casting mold.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully examined the cope of the sand mold before pouring the molten metal. "

Der Zimmermann untersuchte sorgfältig den Oberkasten der Sandform, bevor er das geschmolzene Metall goss.

technical industry material part essential

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noun

Abgabe, Tribut

An ancient tribute due to the lord of the soil, out of the lead mines in Derbyshire, England.

Examples :

"The miners paid the annual cope to the lord of the Derbyshire lead mines. "

Die Bergleute zahlten dem Herrn der Bleiminen von Derbyshire die jährliche Abgabe.

history economy property essential

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verb

Abdecken

To cover (a joint or structure) with coping.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully coped the roof edges with dark gray stone. "

Der Zimmermann deckte die Dachkanten sorgfältig mit dunkelgrauem Stein ab.

architecture building structure essential

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verb

Sich wölben, biegen

To form a cope or arch; to bend or arch; to bow.

Examples :

"The tired student carefully coped the heavy textbook, bending its cover to support the weight. "

Der müde Student wölbte das schwere Lehrbuch vorsichtig und bog seinen Einband, um das Gewicht zu stützen.

architecture structure essential

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verb

Handeln, feilschen

To bargain for; to buy.

Examples :

"The student will cope for a used textbook next week. "

Der Student wird nächste Woche um ein gebrauchtes Lehrbuch handeln.

commerce business economy essential

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verb

Tauschen, handeln

To exchange or barter.

Examples :

"The children at the school fair were coping their old toys for new ones. "

Die Kinder auf dem Schulfest tauschten ihre alten Spielzeuge gegen neue ein.

business commerce economy essential

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verb

Entgelten, vergüten

To make return for; to requite; to repay.

Examples :

"The student promised to cope with the extra work by studying late into the night. "

Der Student versprach, die zusätzliche Arbeit durch spätes Lernen bis in die Nacht zu entgelten.

action achievement essential

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verb

Sich auseinandersetzen, bewältigen

To match oneself against; to meet; to encounter.

Examples :

"The student had to cope with a difficult exam question. "

Der Schüler musste sich mit einer schwierigen Prüfungsfrage auseinandersetzen.

ability action situation achievement attitude essential

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verb

Bewältigen, fertig werden mit

To encounter; to meet; to have to do with.

Examples :

"The students had to cope with a difficult exam question. "

Die Schüler mussten mit einer schwierigen Prüfungsfrage fertig werden.

situation action ability essential