cope

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Verb 1.2.1.1 Synonyms 1.2.1.2 Translations 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Noun 1.3.2 Verb 1.3.2.1 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /kəʊp/
• Rhymes: -əʊp

[edit] Etymology 1

From Middle English coupen from Old French couper (“‘to strike" or "to cut’”)

[edit] Verb

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

1. To deal effectively with something difficult, (often cope with)
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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• (to deal effectively with): handle, manage, withstand

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[edit] Etymology 2

From Latin capa (“‘cape’”)

[edit] Noun

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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to 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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