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Definition of Cope
1. Verb. Come to terms with. "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
Generic synonyms: Act, Move
Specialized synonyms: Extemporize, Improvise, Fend, Cut, Hack, Rub Along, Scrape Along, Scrape By, Scratch Along, Squeak By, Squeeze By, Cope With, Match, Meet
2. Noun. Brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall.
3. Noun. A long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions.
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)