Background for cope

cope

/kəʊp/

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verb

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."

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verb

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. "

technical work building industry essential

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verb

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. "

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noun

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. "

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noun

Any covering such as a canopy or a mantle.

Examples :

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

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noun

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. "

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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. "

architecture material building essential

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noun

(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. "

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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. "

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verb

To cover (a joint or structure) with coping.

Examples :

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

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verb

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. "

architecture structure essential

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verb

To bargain for; to buy.

Examples :

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

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To exchange or barter.

Examples :

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

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To make return for; to requite; to repay.

Examples :

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

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To match oneself against; to meet; to encounter.

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

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

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