Background for coping

coping

/ˈkoʊpɪŋ/

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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."

mind attitude ability action

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verb

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

Examples :

"The carpenter is coping the trim to create a seamless corner in the room. "

technical building work industry

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verb

To clip the beak or talons of a bird.

Examples :

"The falconer is carefully coping the eagle's talons to prevent it from accidentally injuring its prey. "

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verb

To cover (a joint or structure) with coping.

Examples :

"The bricklayer is coping the garden wall with smooth, flat stones to protect it from the rain. "

architecture building

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verb

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

Examples :

"The branches of the old willow tree were coping towards the ground, forming a natural archway. "

action appearance

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verb

To bargain for; to buy.

Examples :

"The antique dealer spent the morning coping for rare books at the estate sale. "

commerce business economy

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verb

To exchange or barter.

Examples :

"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." "

business commerce economy

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verb

To make return for; to requite; to repay.

Examples :

"The farmer is hoping the good harvest this year will be enough to cope his debts. "

action achievement

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verb

To match oneself against; to meet; to encounter.

Examples :

"Sentence: "The small boat was coping with the strong waves during the storm." "

action ability human mind

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verb

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

Examples :

"My job involves coping with customer complaints every day. "

attitude mind action ability

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noun

The top layer of a brick wall, especially one that slopes in order to throw off water.

Examples :

"The brick wall around the garden has a coping designed with a slight angle to protect the wall from rain. "

architecture building

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noun

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.

Examples :

"Her coping included daily walks and deep breathing exercises to manage the stress of her new job. "

mind condition human emotion ability attitude being action process

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noun

Clipping the beak or talons of a bird.

Examples :

"The vet recommended regular coping to prevent the parrot's beak from overgrowing. "

animal bird biology anatomy