Definition of Cope

1. Noun. Brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall.

Exact synonyms: Coping, Header
Generic synonyms: Brick
Group relationships: Wall

2. Verb. Come to terms with. "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"

3. Noun. A long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions.
Generic synonyms: Cloak

Definition of Cope

1. n. A covering for the head.

2. v. i. To form a cope or arch; to bend or arch; to bow.

3. v. t. To pare the beak or talons of (a hawk).

4. v. i. To exchange or barter.

5. v. t. To bargain for; to buy.

Definition of Cope

1. Verb. To deal effectively with something difficult. ¹

2. Verb. To cut and form a mitred joint in wood or metal. ¹

3. Verb. To clip the beak or talons of a bird. ¹

4. Noun. A long, loose cloak worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions. ¹

5. Noun. Any covering such as a canopy or a mantle. ¹

6. Noun. The "vault" or "canopy" of the skies, heavens etc. ¹

7. Noun. (context: 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. ¹

8. Noun. (context: foundry) The top part of a sand casting mold. ¹

9. Verb. To cover (a joint or structure) with coping. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cope

1. to contend or strive [v COPED, COPING, COPES]

Medical Definition of Cope

1. 1. The upper half of a flask in the casting art; hence applicable to the upper or cavity side of a denture flask. 2. An act that enables one to adjust to the environmental circumstances. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cope

copartnery
copasetic
copastor
copastors
copatain
copatriot
copatriots
copatron
copatrons
copay
copaying
copayment
copayments
copays
copd
cope (current term)
cope chisel
cope chisels
cope with
copeck
copecks
coped
copedant
copedants
copel
copels
copeman
copemate
copemates
copemen

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