coping

American  

[koh-ping] / ˈkoʊ pɪŋ /

noun

1. a finishing or protective course or cap to an exterior masonry wall or the like.

2. a piece of woodwork having its end shaped to fit together with a molding.

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coping British  

/ ˈkəʊpɪŋ /

noun

1. Also called: cope. the sloping top course of a wall, usually made of masonry or brick

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Etymology

Origin of coping

First recorded in 1595–1605; cope ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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coping

Scholars like Dieter Declercq, author of “Satire, Comedy and Mental Health,” have connected stand-up to cognitive coping mechanisms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

She said the family were "all coping in different ways" since Jay's death.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Plants would need help accessing limited resources while also coping with harsh growing conditions.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

Read more about how young adults are coping with today’s economy in MarketWatch’s coverage of the New American Playbook.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

He wondered why he wasn’t scared of her: why a dream of a museum could leave him terrified, while he seemed to be coping with a walking corpse without fear.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

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