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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.

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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In Babies, Steven often uses humour to deflect from what he is really feeling, a coping mechanism that masks the depth of his grief.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The cold-storage industry is coping with mismatched supply and demand following a period of frenzied construction and leasing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Q: How do you think she's coping with prison?

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

For some, a combination of the two coping mechanisms works best.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

I want to see how he is managing, how he is coping with his life, with having to eat turkeys, and with other things.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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