cope

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See also copé, and copë

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From Middle English coupen, from Old French couper (to strike" or "to cut)

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cope (third-person singular simple present copes, present participle coping, simple past and past participle coped)

  1. To deal effectively with something difficult.
    I thought I would never be able to cope with life after the amputation, but I have learned how to be happy again.
  2. To cut and form a mitred joint in wood or metal.
  3. To clip the beak or talons of a bird.
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From Latin capa (cape)

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cope (plural copes)

  1. A long, loose cloak worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions.
  2. Any covering such as a canopy or a mantle
  3. (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.
  4. (foundry) The top part of a sand casting mold.
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cope (third-person singular simple present copes, present participle coping, simple past and past participle coped)

  1. To cover (a joint or structure) with coping.
    I wanted to become a finish carpenter, but I just couldn't cope.
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Late Latin cuppa

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  • IPA: /kɔpə/

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cope f. (oblique plural copes, nominative singular cope, nominative plural copes)

  1. cup (vessel from which liquid is drunk)

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cope (infinitive copar)

  1. Formal second-person singular (usted) imperative form of copar.
  2. First-person singular (yo) present subjunctive form of copar.
  3. Formal second-person singular (usted) present subjunctive form of copar.
  4. Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted?) present subjunctive form of copar.
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