coping Definition
cop·ing (kō′piŋ)
noun
the top layer of a masonry wall, usually sloped to carry off water
Etymology: < fig. use of cope
coping Usage Examples
Converse of object
mold: Where boundary treatments are being renewed, walls, preferably matching the originals, should be constructed in brick with molded brick copings.
Adjective modifier
- top: In fact, the Viaduct was not finally completed until July 1833, when the top copings were installed.
- local: Participation in Indian local governance Coping with conflict: the case of Redd Barna Uganda PRSPs: opportunity or barrier for gender?
Preposition: on
wall: Matt puts the finishing touches to the copings on the slipway walls.
Modifies a noun
strategy: Stress Awareness and Coping Strategies led by Sue Askew.
Preposition: with
- stress: Her inspirational presentations on ' Change ' , ' Challenge ' and ' Coping with stress ' have enthralled business audiences over five continents.
- change: Bell, J. [ 1995 ] Teachers talk about teaching- Coping with change in turbulent times.
- loss: Consider each of the following points: 1. Coping with loss and grief.
- guilt: The problem page Coping with guilt, and many other problems.
- crisis: DEEM, ROSEMARY, Coping with crises and changing gendered cultures: feminist academic managers in UK higher education, unpublished, 1996.
- problem: The problem page Coping with other problems - fear, worry, stress, suicide and more.
Noun used with modifier
- stone: The walls are of red brick, topped by flat stone copings.
- brick: However, a full archeological record has been made and the Trust were able to arrange recovery of some brick copings and crane posts.
- wall: She noted that as the wall copings had to be specially made there had been a slight delay in the progress of work.
- pond: Hard landscaping details such as steps, balustrades, pond copings, statuary and urns should be conserved.
- stress: Stress Coping: Counseling, Strategies & Management Advice - Stress tips and links to books on stress management.
- page: Top of page Coping with a panic attack Panic attacks are an indication of severe anxiety you should seek professional help.
Browse dictionary entries near coping
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