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coping
[ koh-ping ]
/ ˈkoʊ pɪŋ /
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noun
a finishing or protective course or cap to an exterior masonry wall or the like.
a piece of woodwork having its end shaped to fit together with a molding.
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coping
/ (ˈkəʊpɪŋ) /
noun
the sloping top course of a wall, usually made of masonry or brickAlso called: cope
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