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coping Definition

cop·ing (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DEEM, ROSEMARY, Coping with crises and changing gendered cultures: feminist academic managers in UK higher education, unpublished, 1996.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.

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