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

Big-ticket durable-goods sales matter because they help illustrate how consumers are coping when they have a choice to spend or not.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

We leave Greg, Archie and Mann coping with feelings of being left behind.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

These include stress, avoiding medical care and unhealthy coping strategies.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Most of these have been slowly, locally worked out by caregivers coping with immediate individual needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Matthias fumbled with a piece of celery and self-consciously turned to see if the twins were coping adequately.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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