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."mindattitudeabilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut and form a mitred joint in wood or metal."The carpenter is coping the trim to create a seamless corner in the room. "technicalbuildingworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clip the beak or talons of a bird."The falconer is carefully coping the eagle's talons to prevent it from accidentally injuring its prey. "animalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover (a joint or structure) with coping."The bricklayer is coping the garden wall with smooth, flat stones to protect it from the rain. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a cope or arch; to bend or arch; to bow."The branches of the old willow tree were coping towards the ground, forming a natural archway. "actionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bargain for; to buy."The antique dealer spent the morning coping for rare books at the estate sale. "commercebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exchange or barter."While traditionally "coping" as "to exchange or barter" is archaic, we can illustrate its usage in a historical context: "In the village market, the farmer was coping his grain for the blacksmith's tools." "businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make return for; to requite; to repay."The farmer is hoping the good harvest this year will be enough to cope his debts. "actionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo match oneself against; to meet; to encounter."Sentence: "The small boat was coping with the strong waves during the storm." "actionabilityhumanmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo encounter; to meet; to have to do with."My job involves coping with customer complaints every day. "attitudemindactionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe top layer of a brick wall, especially one that slopes in order to throw off water."The brick wall around the garden has a coping designed with a slight angle to protect the wall from rain. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of managing taxing circumstances, expending effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems, and seeking to master, minimize, reduce or tolerate stress or conflict."Her coping included daily walks and deep breathing exercises to manage the stress of her new job. "mindconditionhumanemotionabilityattitudebeingactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareClipping the beak or talons of a bird."The vet recommended regular coping to prevent the parrot's beak from overgrowing. "animalbirdbiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
