verbπShareTo deal effectively with something, especially if difficult."I thought I would never be able to cope with life after the amputation, but I have learned how to be happy again."abilitymindattitudeactionhumanbeingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut and form a mitred joint in wood or metal."The carpenter carefully coped the edges of the wooden beams to create a strong, seamless joint. "technicalworkbuildingindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clip the beak or talons of a bird."The falconer had to cope the young hawk's talons to prevent injuries during training. "animalbirdessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA long, loose cloak worn by a priest, deacon, or bishop when presiding over a ceremony other than the Mass."The priest wore a beautiful cope during the confirmation ceremony. "religionritualweartheologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny covering such as a canopy or a mantle."The tent's cope provided shade from the strong afternoon sun. "wearitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe vault or canopy of the skies, heavens etc."The ancient sailors believed the stars were embedded in the cope of the night sky. "astronomyspacemythologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA covering piece on top of a wall exposed to the weather, usually made of metal, masonry, or stone, and sloped to carry off water."The new house's roof needed a new cope to protect the exposed brick wall from the rain. "architecturematerialbuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(foundry) The top part of a sand casting mold."The carpenter carefully examined the cope of the sand mold before pouring the molten metal. "technicalindustrymaterialpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ancient tribute due to the lord of the soil, out of the lead mines in Derbyshire, England."The miners paid the annual cope to the lord of the Derbyshire lead mines. "historyeconomypropertyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover (a joint or structure) with coping."The carpenter carefully coped the roof edges with dark gray stone. "architecturebuildingstructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a cope or arch; to bend or arch; to bow."The tired student carefully coped the heavy textbook, bending its cover to support the weight. "architecturestructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bargain for; to buy."The student will cope for a used textbook next week. "commercebusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exchange or barter."The children at the school fair were coping their old toys for new ones. "businesscommerceeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make return for; to requite; to repay."The student promised to cope with the extra work by studying late into the night. "actionachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo match oneself against; to meet; to encounter."The student had to cope with a difficult exam question. "abilityactionsituationachievementattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo encounter; to meet; to have to do with."The students had to cope with a difficult exam question. "situationactionabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading