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Word: cope (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • A long, loose cloak worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions.
  • Any covering such as a canopy or a mantle
  • construction 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.
  • foundry The top part of a sand casting mold.

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Verb:

  • To clip the beak or talons of a bird.
  • To cover (a joint or structure) with coping.
  • To cut and form a mitred joint in wood or metal.
  • To deal effectively with something difficult, (often '''cope with''')

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